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.
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 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
Hours of Work - Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Number - S856P
Open Date - 08/11/2026
Priority Deadline
Open Until Filled - Yes
Required Documents
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