Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Academic Advisor
Job Description
The Academic Advisor plays a vital role in supporting student
success by providing comprehensive and proactive student-centered
academic advising to new freshmen, undecided transfer students,
at-risk students, and other designated student populations. This
position empowers students to make informed academic decisions,
develop educational plans, and successfully navigate university
policies, procedures, and resources. Through individualized
advising, registration support, and campus collaboration, this
position promotes student success, retention, and timely degree
completion while fostering an inclusive and supporting learning
environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer
students, and other special populations
Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades and
GPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well as
course planning/registration
Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepares
and makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge and
other on –campus groups
Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best
practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with
relevant research
Stays abreast of changing institutional information including
new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updates
in university-wide initiatives and policies
Understands the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for
the release of student information to faculty, parents, students,
etc.
Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom
throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group
advising sessions, or drop-in advising
Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students through
a variety of communication methods, including telephone, email,
Zoom, and social media platforms
Advise during new student registration programs
Accurately document advisement and student meeting details
Serve on campus committees, as needed
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of advising theory and best practices in academic
advisement
- Challenges of entering freshman and transfer students and
effective retention strategies
- Teaching techniques and strategies
- Effective advising techniques with special populations
- Ability to research and write reports
- Strong organizational skills (maintaining accurate files), and
(verbal and written) communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents
- Computer application skills
- Knowledge of Banner and DegreeWorks preferred
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Advising or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years postsecondary education advisement experience.
Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
Hours of Work
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S856P
Open Date
08/11/2026
Priority Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes