Howard University
Academic & Career Advisor – Undergraduate Studies
The Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS) is an established unit that supports undergraduate student retention, persistence, and graduation. OUS comprises three major units: the Academic Center for Excellence, the Center for Career & Professional Success, and the Office of General Education. The Academic and Career Advisor delivers integrated academic and career advising to a defined caseload of undergraduate students, using proactive advising, data‑informed outreach, and high‑impact student success practices.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and mental health support
Work‑Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant campus culture
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Manage a defined caseload aligned to an advising cluster (e.g., FTIC, undecided, pre‑professional, major‑based cohorts).
Deliver proactive, student‑centered academic and career advising using scheduled appointments, targeted outreach, and early‑alert interventions.
Guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, registration processes, and academic standing expectations.
Support students in major exploration, decision‑making, and alignment of academic choices with career interests and goals.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources and track follow‑through.
Document advising interactions accurately and consistently in the student information system.
Monitor academic progress and intervene when students exhibit risk indicators.
Support milestone completion such as major declaration, credit progression, experiential learning engagement, and graduation clearance.
Integrate career readiness conversations into advising interactions, including skills articulation, experiential learning, and post‑graduate planning.
Collaborate with career services partners to support internships, fellowships, graduate school preparation, and workforce outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, student success units, and advising colleagues to support consistent student success practices.
Use student data and advising metrics to inform outreach and advising strategies.
Maintain compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and advising protocols.
Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of advising operations and student success initiatives.
Commitment to supporting Black students and historically underrepresented populations.
Working knowledge of academic policies, degree requirements, and student success practices in higher education.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Professional judgment, discretion, and emotional regulation.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑based advising model.
Comfort using student information systems, advising platforms, and data dashboards.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required.
One to three years of experience in academic advising, student success, higher education, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields.
Experience with integrated academic and career advising models.
Demonstrated use of data to drive student outreach and outcomes.
Student engagement and responsiveness.
Contribution to team goals and advising initiatives.
Salary Range : $51,000 – $61,000
Benefits link : https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness
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Benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and mental health support
Work‑Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant campus culture
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Manage a defined caseload aligned to an advising cluster (e.g., FTIC, undecided, pre‑professional, major‑based cohorts).
Deliver proactive, student‑centered academic and career advising using scheduled appointments, targeted outreach, and early‑alert interventions.
Guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, registration processes, and academic standing expectations.
Support students in major exploration, decision‑making, and alignment of academic choices with career interests and goals.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources and track follow‑through.
Document advising interactions accurately and consistently in the student information system.
Monitor academic progress and intervene when students exhibit risk indicators.
Support milestone completion such as major declaration, credit progression, experiential learning engagement, and graduation clearance.
Integrate career readiness conversations into advising interactions, including skills articulation, experiential learning, and post‑graduate planning.
Collaborate with career services partners to support internships, fellowships, graduate school preparation, and workforce outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, student success units, and advising colleagues to support consistent student success practices.
Use student data and advising metrics to inform outreach and advising strategies.
Maintain compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and advising protocols.
Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of advising operations and student success initiatives.
Commitment to supporting Black students and historically underrepresented populations.
Working knowledge of academic policies, degree requirements, and student success practices in higher education.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Professional judgment, discretion, and emotional regulation.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑based advising model.
Comfort using student information systems, advising platforms, and data dashboards.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required.
One to three years of experience in academic advising, student success, higher education, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields.
Experience with integrated academic and career advising models.
Demonstrated use of data to drive student outreach and outcomes.
Student engagement and responsiveness.
Contribution to team goals and advising initiatives.
Salary Range : $51,000 – $61,000
Benefits link : https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness
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