Senior Quad Advisor

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Senior Quad Advisor at Duke University providing academic support and guidance for first- and second-year students. Collaborating across departments to enhance academic success and fostering inclusive student experiences.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $64,505 - $106,121 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, curriculum requirements, and student success practices while fostering inclusive excellence and culturally responsive advising. Proficient in supervising and mentoring staff, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating effectively across departments.

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Master's DegreeAcademic AdvisingStudent Success PracticesSupervising and Mentoring StaffProficiency with Student Information Systems

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Hard Skills

Curriculum RequirementsDegree PlanningAcademic PoliciesConfidential Record MaintenanceAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Advising TechnologiesVirtual Engagement Tools

Industry Keywords

Higher Education AdministrationStudent AffairsFERPAInclusive ExcellenceDevelopmental Advising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary academic advisor for first- and second-year students within assigned residential quads
Guide students in course selection, degree planning, curriculum requirements, major exploration, and academic goal-setting
Help students understand academic policies, graduation requirements, grading options, and key institutional processes
Support students through academic challenges and transitions by connecting them with appropriate campus resources and support services
Maintain accurate, confidential advising records and proactively monitor student academic progress
Foster student growth through developmental advising practices that encourage independence, decision-making, and self-advocacy
Educate students about opportunities including undergraduate research, global education, internships, and pre-professional pathways
Supervise and mentor Quad Advisors, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support
Design and facilitate academic and community-building programs that support student success and engagement
Collaborate with Academic Deans, Advising Leadership, faculty advisors, and campus partners to coordinate student support strategies
Contribute to the assessment and enhancement of advising programs and student support services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree required
Minimum of five years of professional experience in academic advising, student affairs, higher education administration, or a related educational setting
Demonstrated experience working with undergraduate students and academic policies
Expertise in academic advising, curriculum requirements, degree planning, and student success practices
Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing professional staff
Commitment to inclusive excellence and culturally responsive advising practices
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse student populations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with faculty, staff, and student support offices
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Experience maintaining confidential student records and exercising sound professional judgment
Proficiency with student information systems, advising technologies, and virtual engagement tools
Knowledge of FERPA and other relevant privacy and confidentiality regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
generous retirement benefits
family-friendly and cultural programs