Professional Academic Advisor

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Job Summary

Provides academic advising to a caseload of 300 first year students. Aids in recruitment, transition to college, selection of courses within a 4-year plan, registration, academic progress, connecting to campus resources, and retention efforts. Works with student support initiatives and outreach.

Authority and Accountability

The Academic Advisor position reports to the Director of the Academic Advising Center. This position has no direct reports or budgetary responsibility.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 experience in academic advising, student affairs, or related field
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills.
• Also, must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Development, Counseling or related field. Experience with PeopleSoft, EAB Student Success Collaborative, and College Scheduler.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 1, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.