Morgan State University
Overview
Job Title:
Academic Advisor Division:
Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success Department:
Center for Academic Success & Achievemnt Work Status:
Full Time Position Category:
Staff FLSA:
Not specified Pay Range:
$65,000 - $70,000 / year Fund Source:
Federal/Grant Job Summary:
The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing educational and career guidance by assisting students with planning schedules, following the course curriculum for specific majors, helping students determine appropriate educational and career readiness solutions by defining and implementing a success plan, following through and tracking the advancement of students to ensure that the overall university experience is effective and efficient, and providing support in the student’s career, personal and social development.
Responsibilities
Advise students about academic requirements and the selection of courses Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures Integrate a strengths-based advising model with other advising models Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees Teach Orientation sectionals Serve as a Second Year Experience (SYE) Coach Maintain accurate records and collect data relevant to academic achievement, retention, and matriculation Refer students to specialized staff when needed, e.g., counseling, financial aid, career development, disability services, etc. Engage in professional development activities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field Experience
3 years of experience in education Computer literacy and analytical skills Ability to demonstrate commitment in a student-centered environment
Other Preferences for Consideration
Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field with 2 years experience in education Experience working with post-secondary students Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated initiative and follow-through skills; tact, diplomacy, and collaborative effort when working with students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators Excellent communication skills: written, oral, presentation Ability to manage large student caseloads (advising/Second Year Experience) Knowledge and familiarity with information technology and its use in academic advising Knowledge and principles, practices, and ethics of undergraduate advising a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training Industries: Higher Education
Note: The original description contained multiple extraneous postings and non-essential recruiter content. This refined version preserves core responsibilities and qualifications while removing unofficial postings and unrelated metadata.
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Job Title:
Academic Advisor Division:
Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success Department:
Center for Academic Success & Achievemnt Work Status:
Full Time Position Category:
Staff FLSA:
Not specified Pay Range:
$65,000 - $70,000 / year Fund Source:
Federal/Grant Job Summary:
The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing educational and career guidance by assisting students with planning schedules, following the course curriculum for specific majors, helping students determine appropriate educational and career readiness solutions by defining and implementing a success plan, following through and tracking the advancement of students to ensure that the overall university experience is effective and efficient, and providing support in the student’s career, personal and social development.
Responsibilities
Advise students about academic requirements and the selection of courses Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures Integrate a strengths-based advising model with other advising models Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees Teach Orientation sectionals Serve as a Second Year Experience (SYE) Coach Maintain accurate records and collect data relevant to academic achievement, retention, and matriculation Refer students to specialized staff when needed, e.g., counseling, financial aid, career development, disability services, etc. Engage in professional development activities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field Experience
3 years of experience in education Computer literacy and analytical skills Ability to demonstrate commitment in a student-centered environment
Other Preferences for Consideration
Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field with 2 years experience in education Experience working with post-secondary students Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated initiative and follow-through skills; tact, diplomacy, and collaborative effort when working with students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators Excellent communication skills: written, oral, presentation Ability to manage large student caseloads (advising/Second Year Experience) Knowledge and familiarity with information technology and its use in academic advising Knowledge and principles, practices, and ethics of undergraduate advising a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training Industries: Higher Education
Note: The original description contained multiple extraneous postings and non-essential recruiter content. This refined version preserves core responsibilities and qualifications while removing unofficial postings and unrelated metadata.
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