Sr Academic Advisor

Job Summary

The Senior Academic Advisor in the College of Business Student Success Center provides comprehensive advising and student support to promote academic achievement, retention, and timely graduation. This role guides students in degree planning, course selection, and university policies while addressing academic challenges and connecting students with campus resources. The Senior Academic Advisor also contributes to student success initiatives, supports outreach efforts, and may mentor entry-level advising staff, serving as a key resource withing the advising team. This position reports to the Associate Director of Student Success within the College of Business and supports initiatives aligned with AACSB International accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions

Student Support and Advising:

• Provide comprehensive support to students, focusing on high-risk individuals, through initial enrollment, course completion, and re-enrollment each term.
• Offer personalized advising to help students develop academic plans and achieve their educational and career goals.

Academic Planning and Course Selection:

• Assist students in selecting appropriate courses, developing academic plans, and understanding degree requirements.
• Utilize degree audit reports and predictive analytics to monitor and guide students' academic progress through graduation.

Compliance and Policy Implementation:

• Ensure that university policies and state mandates are followed in advising and enrollment processes.
• Advise students on academic policies, procedures, and requirements.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Track and report student interactions, success data, and progress.
• Maintain accurate student records using advising systems and technologies, and provide regular updates to supervisors.

Outreach and Engagement:

• Participate in university, college, and recruitment events, present at New Student Orientation, and engage in ongoing assessment activities.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management offices to support student matriculation and reenrollment decisions.