Senior Academic Advisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Academic Advising & Student Development – 40%
• Advise students on academic requirements including general education, nursing program requirements, and progression standards.
• Aid with course registration, schedule planning, and adjustments.
• Collaborate with students to assess educational and career goals and develop academic plans.
• Provide guidance on academic policies, procedures, and scholastic standing.
• Academic Progress Monitoring & Intervention – 20%
• Monitor and analyze student academic progress using instructor reports and institutional systems.
• Evaluate eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree completion.
• Identify at-risk students and coordinate interventions through referrals and support services.
• Communicate findings and concerns with faculty, advisors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Student Support & Resource Coordination – 15%
• Assist students with academic and non-academic problem solving.
• Refer students to campus resources such as financial aid, counseling, disability services, and health services.
• Serve as a student advocate with faculty and campus service units.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive advising environment that supports student belonging.
• Academic Administration & Records Management – 10%
• Run degree audits and evaluate progress towards graduation.
• Prepare, update, and finalize graduation lists and perform Latin Honors checks.
• Evaluate transfer transcripts and apply credits toward degree programs.
• Maintain monitoring of program requirement changes and communicate updates as needed.
• Collaboration, Outreach, & Recruitment – 10%
• Collaborate with campus offices such as Admissions, Financial Aid, and Counseling to support student success.
• Participate in recruitment activities and meet with prospective students.
• Assist with orientation programming and presentations for new students.
• Maintain liaison relationships across campus to coordinate student support services.
• Technology Utilization & Operational Support – 5%
• Utilize advising technologies and systems to support student success and track progress.
• Educate students on use of institutional tools and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Advanced advising and student development skills
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating academic progress and interventions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and apply academic policies and program requirements
• Collaboration and relationship-building across campus units
• Commitment to student support and engagement