Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Academic Advisor position at Excelsior University is a direct student services position with an emphasis placed upon providing accurate, timely,quality service to admitted and enrolled students in specific degree programs at Excelsior. The primary roles of this position are to provide student
service through academic advisement and success coaching to a caseload of students. Academic Advisors assist in developing an educational plan consistent with education and career goals and objectives. They are responsible for providing accurate information about institutional policies, procedures, resources, and programs and serve as student advocates by making referrals to Excelsior University services (e.g., career services, financial aid), and other learning support services.
This is a full-time, hybrid role with a minimum of two days required per week at Excelsior's home office in Albany, NY, with the remainder of the days worked from home.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet academic deadlines.
Ability to review/prepare accurate detailed documents.
Ability to master a wide body of factual knowledge (e.g., academic and career options) with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
Proficient computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems as needed.
The hiring salary range for this position is $46,000.00 - $49,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.
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