Academic Advisor - 196816

The Academic Advisor provides holistic, equity-centered academic advising for undergraduate transfer and continuing students majoring in Social Science and Policy-related fields. This position supports student success, academic progression, and timely degree completion by building strong, developmental advising relationships and connecting students with appropriate university resources. The advisor collaborates with faculty, program staff, and student support offices to foster a supportive and engaging academic environment.

Position Duties

• Provide academic advising for transfer and continuing students in assigned majors from entry through graduation.
• Offer guidance on academic planning, degree requirements, course selection, and registration procedures.
• Conduct academic progress checks and audits; proactively address students who are off track.
• Support students facing academic challenges by developing individualized success plans and connecting them with appropriate support services.
• Interpret and explain university policies, procedures, and academic regulations.
• Participate in orientation, registration, recruitment, and conversion events, including occasional weekend or evening commitments.
• Collaborate with faculty and program staff to ensure alignment between advising and academic department goals.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in student information and advising systems.
• Refer students to campus resources such as tutoring, counseling, financial aid, accessibility services, and career development.
• Contribute to advising-related initiatives, workshops, and retention strategies within the advising unit.
• Participate in university committees and working groups as assigned.
Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience in academic advising, student support, or related roles in higher education.
• Strong understanding of academic advising principles and student development theory.
• Experience working with transfer and/or continuing student populations preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and colleagues across a diverse institution.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered advising practices.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.