Academic Advisor
Key Skills for This Role
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Organization Role
This is a full-time, entry-level academic position reporting to the Assistant Director of Advising. This position requires a high level of interaction with students and faculty. The position does not have ongoing supervisory responsibilities.
Job Scope
This position does not have direct revenue or cost responsibility. This position does indirectly affect revenue through a focus on student retention.
Expected Contributions
Key/Representative Activities:
Daily communication with students who need assistance on all levels of their educational journey (registering for the next course, questions regarding testing and grading, clarify program requirements, policies and procedures for students, identifying appropriate institutional resources, etc.)
Collaborative work on creative proactive outreach to increase sit rates and retention
Monitor assigned courses and course data in order to conduct proactive outreach to students who may need assistance
Consult with students on course planning and scheduling. Recommend appropriate courses based on program specific learning paths
Track the advancement of students through a program to ensure student persistence from course to course
Provide assistance to at-risk students
Develop study plans and strategies with students using the resources available at the college or through 3 rd parties
Identify resources that are beneficial to a student’s success and, where possible, develop new resources for students
Foster cooperative relationships with instructors in order to better serve students
Analyze and take action on course level data. Use course level data to report on caseloads
Clarify program requirements, policies and procedures for students
Assist the student in identifying appropriate institutional resources
Facilitate relationships between the student and other individuals on campus who may provide assistance
Interpret and communicate academic policies and procedures to students, ensuring understanding and compliance.
Stay current on academic program requirements, university policies, and advising best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
- Three to five years of directly related experience and service background
- Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple course sections
- Experience in Word, Excel, and relational database management systems (i.e., Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Brightspace, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective listening skills
- The ability to work with a diverse group of students of different ages
- Flexibility in work hours expected
- Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
- The College provides an award-winning culture and offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Lucrative Time Off (25-40 Days PTO, Paid Family Medical Leave, 11 Paid Holidays)
- Retirement Savings Plan with Supplemental Contribution and Match
- Tuition Remission and Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Benefits
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible, hybrid, and remote work schedules
- The target hiring range is $52,000.00-$55,000.00
- ***The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialized skills, and training. The hiring range represents The College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. This role will be posted through Friday, October 30, 2026. In policy and practice, we encourage diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment. The American College of Financial Services is an E-Verify Employer.
About The American College of Financial Services
Nonprofit accredited college providing financial-services education, professional designations, and graduate programs for financial professionals and the public.
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