Academic Advisor I

Master’s degree in education, counseling, or an academic field related to the college; or a bachelor’s degree in a similar field with one year of relevant experience.

Academic Advising and Student Support

• Advise undergraduate Psychology students regarding major, college, and university degree requirements, course selection and sequencing, academic policies, and graduation planning.
• Discuss students’ academic interests, long-term goals, and post-graduation plans; connect students with appropriate university resources.
• Assist students in understanding academic options and making informed decisions consistent with their educational goals.
• Guide students to experience academic difficulty and refer students to appropriate resources.

Records and Degree Progress

• Review student records and degree audits to monitor progress toward completion of Psychology, college, and university requirements.
• Interpret and communicate established department, college, and university policies.
• Maintain accurate advising notes and student records in accordance with university requirements and privacy regulations.
• Assist with degree verification and certification activities.

Forms and Petitions

• Review and process routine student forms and requests associated with the Psychology major.
• Assist with dual-major and dual-degree requests, petitions, course-related requests, and other academic documentation.
• Coordinate with CLAS Academic Advising or other university offices when additional review is required.

Orientation and Outreach

• Participate in Preview, orientation, and advising activities for incoming and transfer students.
• Provide group advising, informational sessions, and outreach on academic planning and degree-completion topics.
• Assist with departmental communication of advising information, deadlines, and resources.

Advising Information and Departmental Service

• Assist with maintaining current advising-related information on department websites and platforms.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university advising meetings, training, and activities.

$43,888.00 to $52,000.00

Master’s degree in education, counseling, or an academic field related to the college; or a bachelor’s degree in a similar field with one year of relevant experience.

• Experience providing academic advising, student services, or related support in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and university partners.
• Experience working with student information, advising, or degree-audit systems such as PeopleSoft or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple student matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other commonly used administrative technology.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.