318 Academic Advisor jobs in the United States

• Proactively engages students as needed

• Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements; assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources

• Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college

• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers

• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies

• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum

• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

We are seeking a full-time Academic Advisor who will clarify student educational goals, explain and recommend appropriate course work and academic pathways based on those goals, identify the programs at the College that meet goals, build short term and long term academic plans to reach goals; and develop, assist, support and facilitate student success at the College. The Academic Advisor will instruct and inform students on College navigation, processes and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides comprehensive academic advising services to new, transfer, continuing, and future students. Services will be delivered in one to one, online, group, and telephone settings. This position will have current knowledge of all college programs, transfer information to other colleges, College scholarship opportunities, and a basic understanding of federal financial aid.

• In the advising setting, clarifies student educational goals, instructs students on the appropriate pathway to reach those goals, works in collaboration with the student to build a course pathway plan to complete those goals, and assist with the navigation process to complete those goals which includes all aspects of registration.

• Explains and guides students through the process of understanding placement test results and any resulting course placements or restrictions. This position must maintain accurate and current knowledge of college programs and be able to convey that information to students in light of their placement test results.

• This position is actively involved in intentional, proactive contacts and interventions with students to facilitate student success and completion. Contacts and interventions will be done on an individual, group, and electronic basis and data on the outcomes of these interactions will be maintained.

• Actively participates in the design and implementation of student on boarding and engagement programs for all types of students.

• Assists the Director of Academic Advising with student tracking, data collection, unit planning and assessment, and the analysis and presentation of data.

• Assists with division wide planning and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of study and two (2) years of experience in a direct service environment in higher education or human resources.
• Math, writing, effective communication and computer skills are essential.
• Must be able to operate miscellaneous office equipment such as IBM compatible personal computer, calculator, printer, telephone and copier.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in higher education student services and Master's degree from an accredited institution.

A cover letter is required with your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#ZR

• Provide academic advising to a caseload of ACCES students and address all academic concerns.
• Assist students with understanding degree requirements and academic policies and procedures, and ensure their course of study aligns with their employment goals.
• Collaborate with core advisement units to complete curriculum mapping for students.
• Conduct regular check-ins to monitor students' academic progress and address any issues or barriers they may encounter.
• Identify students in need of additional support services and refer them to appropriate resources such as tutoring, counseling, and/or career services.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and other campus stakeholders to facilitate solutions to students' academic challenges.
• Assist with the development and facilitation of workshops, seminars, etc. related to the link between academic and career success.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts by engaging with current/prospective students and families during outreach events/activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records using academic advising software systems.
• Prepare reports and assessments related to student academic progress and advising activities.

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in academic advising, student services, or related educational fields.

• Master's degree in higher education or related field.
• Familiarity with post-secondary education systems and working with diverse student populations from cross-disability backgrounds.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Job Description Beta Academy is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part of all of this job could be funded with federal funds. Mission The mission of the Beta Academy Academic Advisor is to establish a world-class classroom through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level. Outcomes 1. Meet Academic Goals 100% of seniors have applied to college by January 100% of seniors have been accepted to 1 college by April 100% of seniors have completed FAFSA by state deadline 100% of seniors have complete CPR training 100% of seniors have completed Peace Officer Interaction Instruction 100% of seniors take the SAT 90% of 9th-11th graders take the PSAT yearly 100% of scholars have a PGP (Career Plan) by October of their freshmen year 90% of scholars graduate with a CCMR 2. Meet Enrollment Goal 100% of grade levels meet enrollment by the 10th day of school 8-12 minimum of 25 scholars per class 90% Scholar Persistence in High School (measured on 10th day of school) 3. Meet School Culture Goals 90% Satisfactory on Parent/Scholar Surveys 100% of seniors meet with an advisor 2 times a year 100% of juniors meet with an advisor 1 times a year 100% of sophomores meet with an advisor 1 times a year 100% of freshmen meet with an advisor 1 time a year Mentor a minimum of 7 scholars a year in successfully receiving their Ba patch 4. PEIMS Goals 100% of scholars meet 4 hours of instruction by checking schedules per semester. 100% of PEIMS Data is coded correctly for all CTE courses 100% of graduation coding is completed within 3 business days of graduation Job Description Primary Function The Academic Advisor plays a pivotal role in assisting scholars in evaluating and realizing their educational career options. Collaborating closely with teachers and administrators, the Academic Advisor fosters a climate conducive to scholar goals. The primary objective is to ensure that all scholars graduate on time with the appropriate credits for their degree plan, advancing their college and career aspirations. Reporting directly to the Campus Director of Higher Education, the Academic Advisor is instrumental in guiding scholars toward academic success. Role Based Competencies Organization & Planning High Standards Openness to Feedback and Ideas Proactivity Efficiency Communication Team Work Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Emotional Intelligence Flexibility/Adaptability Proficient with Google Sheets, Google Classroom, and Google Docs Beta Culture Competencies Joy Culture of Honor Courageous Conversations Integrity High Standards Creativity Testing Manage scheduling and proctoring for benchmarks and assessments: TSI, PSAT, SAT, CBE & ASVAB Understand and analyze benchmark data Maintain centralized advising data College Readiness Track scholars' CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) credits and ensure all scholars graduate with one Communicate with parents regarding college plans, dual credit, and course work Monitor scholar classes and course work to create individual graduation plans Ensure accurate PEIMS reporting related to attendance, endorsements, CTE, CCMR, dual college classes, officer training, CPR training, FASFA, credit recovery, and associates degrees Collaborate with the high school team quarterly to tailor PSAT, TSI & SAT support and target scholars' needs for success Dual Credit Manage TSI testing Ensure scholars are registered and complete all requirements for eligibility Maintain and strengthen dual credit partnerships with colleges Organize dual credit transportation as needed Special Programs Work with Special Pops teachers to offer greater support to SPED, ESL, & 504 scholars Prepare improvement plans as needed Serve as the campus TED representative and attend all ARDs, including 8th grade ARDs discussing their high school Personal Graduation Plans (PGP) AVID Instruction & Scholar Achievement Teach scholars the importance of hard work through joyful rigor, engaging, dynamic learning that is academically, intellectually and personally challenging. Implement BA non-negotiable instructional methods including Socratic Method, Soft Skills Coaching, and Leadership Development Understand that classroom observational feedback/scores will emphasize the successful implementation of the above teaching methods. Challenge scholars to reach their highest potential. Model and promote BA character traits to scholars and stress the importance of each scholar being a responsible, contributing citizen to society. Recognize and reward scholars for displaying BA character traits and uphold zero tolerance for bullying and disrespect. Assist scholars with college applications, scholarship searches, and financial aid forms (e.g., FAFSA). Facilitate college and career exploration activities, including guest speakers, college visits, and career fairs. Management & Organization Facilitate high school activities such as Signing Day, Graduation, Character Cord, College Visits, Volunteer Hours, Orientation, etc. Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, college readiness, and ways to support their academic goals at home Facilitate parent involvement and education classes on high school programs Make regular phone calls and send updates to parents to keep them informed and engaged in their child's education Publish High School Newsletters and distribute Be visible to scholars, maintain consistent daily office hours for scholars, ensure availability for academic support and guidance Attend tribe events to build relationships with rising HS scholars Plan and teach the bridging materials to prepare 8th graders going to HS Monitor and ensure completion of credit recovery each semester including summer Process scholar schedule add/drop request within 24 hours Manage all the Volunteer Intern Program (VIP) Scholar assignments and volunteer hour tracking Write scholar recommendation letters and nomination-type events Take ownership of scholar behavior by actively addressing and managing issues, including enforcing the dress code, to ensure a positive and respectful learning environment Be present in the hallways during transitions to monitor scholar behavior and ensure a safe and orderly environment. Recognize problems and assist with constructive resolutions Ensure a professional and college preparatory climate across the campus Assist in the development of community and strategic partnerships Read and comply with the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Scholar Handbook and Scholar Code of Conduct Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: Parents, scholars, staff, neighbors, and partners. Promote and maintain a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, scholars, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly Other duties as assigned

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

• Possess a strong understanding of requirements and policies as stated in the University Catalog including, but not limited to, information on general education, university requirements, major requirements and academic policies and procedures.
• Deliver presentations and advise students on course selection during new student orientation.
• Conduct individual academic advising sessions and small group sessions with new and continuing students.
• Provide students with the resources to become knowledgeable about, and comfortable with, the online registration process.
• Review academic transcripts, placement exams, and student files in preparation for student appointments and new student orientation.
• Proactively communicate information to students that is relevant to their academic success.
• Demonstrate expertise in Self-Service, Student Planning, and Colleague.

• Assist students in confirming major/minor selection in support of their educational and professional interests and goals.
• Assist students through the process of vocational discernment by discussing their strengths, values, and interests and encouraging vocational exploration.
• Intentionally focus on moving students toward increased independence by the conclusion of the first college year.
• Listen to, advocate on behalf of, and build positive working relationships with students.
• Build positive working relationships with parents, as appropriate.
• Strategically mentor at-risk students.
• Refer students to appropriate university resources.

• Establish and maintain relationships with assigned department chairs to understand and clarify departmental expectations to assist in maintaining current knowledge of assigned degree programs.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to review academic materials for accuracy (e.g. degree audits, academic catalog, online resources) and provide feedback regarding course offerings.
• Collaborate with university departments (registrar, student accounts, financial aid, admission, athletics, etc.) to help facilitate student retention and academic progress.

• Bachelor's degree required with 3 years of higher education experience.
• Master's degree in relevant field is preferred

• Strong communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of student data and communication systems.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and parents.

• Flexibility with evening and Saturday work hours.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

• Ability to use a computer terminal
• Ability to move about campus
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours

• Health Insurance
  Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
  Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Life Insurance and AD&D
  1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children.
• Long Term Disability
  60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options.
• TIAA Retirement Account
  The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs.
• Paid Time Off
  Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees.
• Holidays
  The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed.
• Tuition Assistance
  Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval.
• Tuition Exchange Consortiums
  AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree
• Doctor of Philosophy

• Yes
• No

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

• Yes
• No

• Yes
• No

• Have excellent computer (Excel and Word), written and oral communication skills.
• Have demonstrated counseling ability utilizing development theory to create a student-centered academic environment.
• Be detail-oriented and have the ability to work with precision.
• Have the ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Be able to communicate and interact effectively with diverse backgrounds and across multiple levels.
• Possess good public speaking and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate qualities that facilitate collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
• Value and provide confidentiality around sensitive issues and have the ability to determine appropriate levels of communication around sensitive information.
• Effectively set goals, multitask and manage time.
• Display self-motivation and initiative.
• Be motivated to gain a broad knowledge base of the portfolio of academic programs offered.

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing and varied student population, and we are committed to increasing the representation of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving a wide range of student backgrounds.

We are seeking a full-time Academic Advisor who will clarify student educational goals, explain and recommend appropriate course work and academic pathways based on those goals, identify the programs at the College that meet goals, build short term and long term academic plans to reach goals; and develop, assist, support and facilitate student success at the College. The Academic Advisor will instruct and inform students on College navigation, processes and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides comprehensive academic advising services to new, transfer, continuing, and future students. Services will be delivered in one to one, online, group, and telephone settings. This position will have current knowledge of all college programs, transfer information to other colleges, College scholarship opportunities, and a basic understanding of federal financial aid.

• In the advising setting, clarifies student educational goals, instructs students on the appropriate pathway to reach those goals, works in collaboration with the student to build a course pathway plan to complete those goals, and assist with the navigation process to complete those goals which includes all aspects of registration.

• Explains and guides students through the process of understanding placement test results and any resulting course placements or restrictions. This position must maintain accurate and current knowledge of college programs and be able to convey that information to students in light of their placement test results.

• This position is actively involved in intentional, proactive contacts and interventions with students to facilitate student success and completion. Contacts and interventions will be done on an individual, group, and electronic basis and data on the outcomes of these interactions will be maintained.

• Actively participates in the design and implementation of student on boarding and engagement programs for all types of students.

• Assists the Director of Academic Advising with student tracking, data collection, unit planning and assessment, and the analysis and presentation of data.

• Assists with division wide planning and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of study and two (2) years of experience in a direct service environment in higher education or human resources.
• Math, writing, effective communication and computer skills are essential.
• Must be able to learn and operate multiple software platforms to track, communicate, and record student-related information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in higher education student services and Master's degree from an accredited institution.

A cover letter is required with your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Serves as the student's primary point of contact to seek resolution to student needs by providing relevant educational advice, directing students to the appropriate self-serve resource and/or acting as liaison between the student and the requested student service area ensuring resolution is obtained in a timely manner.
• Creates and maintains quarterly student schedules and advises students on course schedule sequence to ensure that the student successfully meets their University educational goals.
• Completes quarterly student academic progress (SAP) audits, including but not limited to GPA and CCR calculations and projections. Actively manages their schedule, outreach and overall student success.
• Recognizing the rigors of student life and students' personal obstacles to educational success, strives to instill confidence by providing encouragement and support through the course of advising.
• Utilizes student information system (SIS) to identify, document and track student progress and advising activities.
• Serves as the student's primary point of contact for financial aid questions, including FAFSA/FAConnect, ledger card entries, payment plans, and excess funds.
• Communicates the impact of the student's credit load on tuition and the financial aid award.
• Performs regular proactive student outreach to drive student outcomes throughout the student's life cycle; collaborates interdepartmentally and conducts audits of student success data trends to support this effort.
• Assists with the development of strategies which address student retention data.
• Keeps abreast of and maintains strict adherence to all institutional, governmental and accreditation policies, regulations, codes of conduct.
• Makes the best use of time/resources and prioritizes activities; stays focused in spite of distractions.
• Possesses a high level of integrity in all interactions with students and employees by showing a regard for both the stated expectation of the policy as well as its intent.
• Cultivates and maintains a positive team environment including on campus and across the organization.
• Actively contributes to the learning environment and collegial experience for students and employees; provides constructive and appropriate input and ideas to assist the University in decision-making and process improvement.
• In support of the collaborative team environment, shares equal responsibility of providing assistance with campus and community activities both on campus and off-site such as, covering campus welcome area, supporting student orientations, career fairs, graduation ceremonies, etc.
• Maintaining an accurate fundamental knowledge of all programs available, Institutional and programmatic accreditation, affiliation, general learning outcomes, typical career opportunities, and industry outlook.

• 1 year experience in Advising, Counseling, Customer Service or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; student information system experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team and with other departments both in-person and virtually.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, planning and coordination skills.
• Proven customer service in a professional environment.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, patient and solutions oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, management and peers.
• Must have strong command of the English language, in both oral and written form.
• Professional appearance and telephone/virtual manner are essential.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Bachelor's degree required