Academic Advisor
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Help students navigate learning and opportunity
Academic Advisor Jobs
Search academic advisor jobs supporting degree planning, student persistence, referrals, career exploration, registration and academic success.
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Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Senior Academic Advisor
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Student Success Advisor
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
College Access Advisor
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Retention Specialist
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Advising Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across universities, colleges, community colleges, schools and education-focused nonprofit organizations. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with student advising and developmental support
- Experience with academic policy and degree planning
- Experience with referral, documentation and case management
- Experience with inclusive communication and student-success strategy
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Student advising and developmental support
- Academic policy and degree planning
- Referral, documentation and case management
- Inclusive communication and student-success strategy
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Academic Advisor Jobs on Foundation List
Friends of the Children - San Franicsco
Oct, 11
Excellence Community Schools
Oct, 07
Excellence Community Schools
Oct, 07
Fractured Atlas
Oct, 07
Transportation Alternatives
Oct, 05
Chief Operating and Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
National Health Law Program
Sep, 21
Center for Social Sector Leadership / Packard Foundation
Sep, 14
Philanthropic Advisor
A Full-time Job
Baylor University
Sep, 09
Program Director
A Full-time Job
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministrty
Aug, 31
Director of Communications
A Full-time Job
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministrty
Aug, 31
Program Associate, BioQuest
A Full-time Job
RTW Foundation
Aug, 31
Senior Director Growth & Gift and Estate Planning
A Full-time Job
Coastal Community Foundation
Aug, 30
Chief Development & Communications Officer
A Full-time Job
ICA.Fund
Aug, 27
Development and Grants Director
A Full-time Job
Indiana Blind Children's Foundation
Aug, 24
Program Coordinator, High School Workforce Pathways
A Full-time Job
The Urban Alliance Foundation
Aug, 23
Chief Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Aug, 20
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for academic advisor jobs?
Opportunities may be available with universities, colleges, community colleges, schools and education-focused nonprofit organizations. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate academic advisor jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.