Academic Advisor jobs in Detroit, MI

Academic Advisor

Walsh College is more than a business school. We’re an accelerator. A think tank. An incubator for ideas. Where leaders are made and where barriers are broken. We empower the next generation of business and technology leaders to positively impact and change the world.

Since 1922, Walsh College has combined theory and application to prepare students for successful careers. With each of our internationally and nationally ranked business and technology bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, you’ll learn from proven business minds who have been there and done that.

As an all business and technology college, our students are serious about business, and we are serious about helping them in their education and in their professions. We seek talented, experienced professionals who share this focus and goal.

As an Academic Advisor you will be responsible for supporting and retaining our current students. You will have strong communication skills and a passion for serving the next generation of business and technology leaders.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Advise students on academic programs, course selection, and degree requirements in accordance with their academic and career goals.
• Monitor student progress, anticipate challenges, and offer proactive academic improvement strategies.
• Conduct advising sessions through various formats for student convenience, including virtual, phone, in-person, and email.
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding academic policies, deadlines, and resources.
• Address academic concerns and create intervention plans in collaboration with faculty and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Career Services to connect students with internship opportunities, job fairs, and career development resources.

Your Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of one year student/customer service experience required.
• Student service or academic experience in higher education required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel to other local locations as needed.
• Must be able to work one early evening per week as part of a flexible schedule.

30-Day Goals:

• Learn systems, policies, and programs integral to student success.
• Understand the student population and identify key Walsh resources available.

60-Day Goals:

• Monitor student progress and ensure courses are planned on student timelines for future terms.
• Attend student success sessions to implement and promote student success strategies.

90-Day Goals:

• Implement retention strategies to support students in persisting towards graduation.
• 80% persistence of assigned caseload semester to semester.

Walsh College offers a competitive benefits package including Medical (or Medical Insurance Opt-Out financial incentive), Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care), Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Company-provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Pet Discount Programs. Additional benefits include, Retirement Savings & Investment, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition waiver and reimbursement.

At Walsh College, our team members are driven to consistently live the Walsh College mission – to provide a transformative business and technology education that combines theory, application, and professional experience to prepare graduates for successful careers, in a way consistent with our Values – Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Dedication.

We seek humble, hungry, and smart (“Ideal Team Players”) professionals who share in our mission.

This is where the future is made. Your future. Join our team today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities