Academic Advisor

• Provides academic advising to an assigned caseload of undergraduate students
• Prepares and maintains associated student records
• Addresses student academic concerns and provides referrals to campus resources
• Builds links with other university offices and support services
• Assists with academic orientation activities
• Serves on OUE committees and working groups

Academic Advisor II providing academic advising at Emory University

Academic Advisor II

Academic Advisor II providing academic advising and student support at a leading research university. Involves academic record keeping, coordination with university services, and proactive outreach.

• Support onboarding and provide ongoing advising to students and families.
• Build trusted relationships and guide individualized course planning and goal setting.
• Maintain communication, record-keeping, and exemplary service aligned with Bridgeway’s Standards of Excellence.
• Partner with caregivers as co-educators and contribute to enrollment and community engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including NCAA and accreditation standards.

Academic Advisor supporting personalized learning experiences at Edovate Learning Corporation

Academic Advisor at Edovate Learning Corporation guiding families through personalized learning experiences. Ensuring compliance and building relationships for academic and personal growth.

• Plan, implement and coordinate programming that includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, new student orientation, academic academies, multi-year retention initiatives and academic support services.
• Assist senior leadership in collecting and analyzing enrollment data for the purpose of increasing retention, persistence and completion.
• Collaborate with recruitment staff by supporting initiatives to increase yield of admits to deposits.
• Coordinate with career services center staff within the college.
• Serve on college- and/or university-wide task forces/committees that impact graduate student success at WVU.
• Provides timely and effective academic counsel to assist students with selecting, matriculating to, and completing graduate degree programs.
• Develop and prepare a plan for each advisee and record plan in degree audit system (i.e. DegreeWorks).
• Track and monitor persistence and completion in accordance with academic plan and revise when necessary.
• Assist with the creation and development of course scheduling for each upcoming semester for Graduate Programs.
• Assist with certifying students for graduation at the University level while implementing institutional policies and procedures.
• Employ a combination of appreciative, developmental, intrusive, and prescriptive academic advising to assist students in persistence and completion of degree.
• Interpret the WVU Graduate Catalog for the purpose of remaining updated on policies and procedures that regulate conferral of degrees.
• Utilize student information systems (i.e. Banner and Navigate) to track and monitor academic history and in-progress work.
• Conduct outreach to student who are identified as at-risk at midterm grade reporting processes and make referrals to academic, career, and other support services.
• Provide guidance to students submitting appeals for academic and federal financial aid suspensions, which includes creating an academic success plan in DegreeWorks.
• Assist students with the transient approval process by reviewing course equivalencies and matching WVU courses with courses offered by the transient institution.
• Assess student concerns and make referrals to other University representatives/units.
• Participate in events sponsored by the unit, which may include on campus and online recruiting, orientation, and commencement.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal statutes (i.e. FERPA) protecting the confidentiality of academic records.

Senior Academic Advisor for Graduate Programs at West Virginia University

Senior Academic Advisor – Graduate Programs

Senior Academic Advisor coordinating activities for Graduate Programs at West Virginia University. Advising students and managing retention initiatives within the graduate programs.

• Advise students in Graduate Programs
• Coordinate activities and events at a public, land-grant university
• Assist senior leadership in collecting and analyzing enrollment data
• Collaborate with recruitment staff to increase yield of admits to deposits
• Coordinate with career services center staff within the college
• Serve on college- and/or university-wide task forces/committees
• Provide timely and effective academic counsel to assist students
• Develop and prepare a plan for each advisee and record plan in degree audit system
• Track and monitor persistence and completion in accordance with academic plan
• Assist with the creation and development of course scheduling
• Assist with certifying students for graduation
• Employ a combination of appreciative, developmental, intrusive, and prescriptive academic advising
• Interpret the WVU Graduate Catalog for policies and procedures
• Utilize student information systems to track academic history
• Conduct outreach to at-risk students at midterm grade reporting processes
• Provide guidance to students submitting appeals for academic and federal financial aid suspensions
• Assist students with transient approval process
• Assess student concerns and make referrals to other University representatives/units
• Participate in events sponsored by the unit

Senior Academic Advisor advising graduate students at West Virginia University

Senior Academic Advisor – Graduate Programs Office

Senior Academic Advisor responsible for advising Graduate Programs at West Virginia University. Coordinating activities and supporting students in their academic journey towards completion.

• Serves as a main point of contact for students and provides information about educational options and academic requirements;
• assists with identifying and assessing interests, skills, and values to match appropriate field of study/career options, and refers students to appropriate institutional resources
• Proactively engages students as needed
• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures
• Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum
• Implements academic advising events such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records and processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies
• Supports other departmental and college programming and advising which could include a focus on recruitment of prospective students, continuing student career exploration, and supporting advising the advising mission broadly across CALS
• Participates as a regularly scheduled generalist advisor for CALS SOAR (orientation) in both summer and winters sessions
• Participates in the campus-wide advising community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college

Academic Advisor supporting students in Animal and Dairy Sciences at UW-Madison

Academic Advisor supporting students in Animal and Dairy Sciences at UW-Madison. Advising undergraduate students and contributing to student events and recruitment initiatives.

• Advise all department students on a wide range of internship and career planning areas; facilitating individual and group sessions throughout the academic year.
• Work with departmental advisors, administration, and other university offices to increase student employment outcomes.
• Assist in determining graduate academic standing issues.
• Work to secure employment and internship opportunities in business and industry for students in all TMI academic programs (Management of Technology, Industrial Engineering, Business and Technology Management).
• Counsel, prepare and enhance the hiring potential of students and new graduates into the job market.

Senior Academic and Career Advisor supporting students in career planning at NYU

Senior Academic and Career Advisor

Senior Academic and Career Advisor supporting students in their internship and career planning at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Facilitating sessions and enhancing student hiring potential.

• Meet with at-risk students to conduct gap analyses and create individualized success plans.
• Monitor student performance and maintain regular communication with both students and faculty.
• Provide early identification, intervention, remediation, and evidence-based coaching strategies to improve academic performance and licensure outcomes.
• Clarify, document, and develop educational and career plans with students.
• Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and navigating program requirements.
• Document coaching activities, academic progress, and student interactions thoroughly.

Academic Coach & Advisor supporting student success in Allied Health and General Education

Academic Coach & Advisor – Allied Health, General Education

Academic Coach & Advisor supporting student success and retention in Allied Health and General Education programs. Involves coaching at-risk students and academic advising for a diverse student body.

• Support student academic success, licensure readiness, persistence, retention, and professional growth.
• Identify at‑risk students early, provide structured interventions, guide academic planning, and collaborate with faculty to improve student outcomes.
• Conduct gap analyses and create individualized success plans for at-risk students.
• Monitor student performance and maintain regular communication with both students and faculty.
• Clarify, document, and develop educational and career plans with students.
• Provide needs-based counseling, academic planning, and continuous progress monitoring for retention and graduation.
• Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and navigating program requirements.
• Teach one or more courses, provide tutoring, mentoring, and supplemental instruction aligned with course objectives.
• Document coaching activities, academic progress, and student interactions thoroughly.

Academic Coach & Advisor supporting nursing student success and retention at Riverside.

Academic Coach – Nursing

Academic Coach & Advisor role at Riverside, supporting nursing students in academic success and licensure readiness through individualized planning and mentoring. Involves collaborative efforts with faculty and student engagements.

• Provides direct student-facing support to undergraduate students enrolled at the university.
• Utilizes a wide range of software, student development theory, and retention-focused strategies.
• Supports students by performing specific, articulated goals and outcomes.
• Monitors student progress, promotes academic success, and helps students navigate their academic pathways.
• Collaborates closely with CHS faculty and staff, university partners, and student success teams to deliver coordinated academic support that aligns with CHS’s mission and the university’s commitment to student achievement.

Academic Success Advisor supporting student retention and graduation in online programs

Academic Success Advisor

Academic Success Advisor providing academic support and guidance to online students in degree completion at the College of Health Solutions. Collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure a seamless student experience.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. academic and provider engagement strategy aligned with CVI’s commercial priorities and portfolio growth objectives
• Identify and prioritize target institutions, residency programs, and provider networks based on influence, graduate output, and clinical alignment
• Position academic institutions as “Tier 0” strategic accounts within the U.S. commercial ecosystem
• Advise internal leadership on academic trends, competitive dynamics, and future prescriber pipeline risks/opportunities
• Partner with key stakeholders to expose optometry students to CVI products and technologies (curricula, labs, and clinical training environments)
• Ensure CVI products are shared for hands-on training and patient care at student events
• Build and maintain relationships with:
• - faculty leaders and residency directors
• - community-based clinical preceptors and provider networks
• Serve as a trusted clinical advisor to key academic and provider stakeholders
• Establish and participate in:
• - faculty advisory boards
• - provider forums
• - academic collaborations
• Leverage these relationships to influence:
• - Understanding of CVI portfolio
• - clinical protocols
• - broader prescribing behavior across networks
• Advance student and resident engagement initiatives, including:
• - ambassador programs
• - externships and rotations
• - experiential training opportunities
• Partner with residency programs and clinical sites to integrate CVI into specialty and advanced care pathways
• Support development of Centers of Excellence and high-impact training sites
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Professional Affairs to align academic initiatives with U.S. commercial strategies and territory priorities
• Enable structured pathways to convert:
• - students and residents → new prescribers → active CVI customers
• Support transition strategies that reinforce early-career adoption and sustained portfolio utilization
• Serve as a clinical and technical subject matter expert to the U.S. field sales organization
• Provide support for:
• - complex product and application questions
• - advanced fitting and troubleshooting
• - clinical objections and competitive positioning
• Deliver in-field education, customer consultations, and case support alongside sales teams
• Contribute to tools and training that enhance sales team clinical capability and effectiveness
• Establish feedback loops from:
• - students
• - faculty
• - residents
• - community providers
• Translate insights into recommendations for:
• - product development
• - clinical strategy
• - portfolio positioning
• Provide perspective on emerging clinical trends and evolving educational needs
• Drive CVI’s reputation as the preferred manufacturer across U.S. academic and provider environments
• Ensure consistent, high-impact representation of CVI in:
• - academic institutions
• - clinical training settings
• - conferences and professional forums
• Represent CVI as a clinical thought leader within optometric education and practice communities

Senior Advisor leading strategy for CVI’s academic and provider engagement model

Senior Academic Affairs Advisor

Senior Advisor leading CVI’s academic and provider engagement model across U.S. optometry schools. Positioning CVI as the manufacturer of choice among students and early-career professionals.

• Provide guided academic pathway coaching for new, continuing, transfer, reverse-transfer, and undecided students; assist with identifying the educational options appropriate for the stated goal, assist with the interpretation of the placement test scores, and support coursework selection for certificate or degree completion and/or transfer planning; access self-service resources in the student portal.
• Serve as point person for initial advising for reverse transfer and returning student onboarding. Assist with advising in New Student Advising sessions.
• Assist faculty advisors in designated pathways with financial aid appeals, students who are on academic probation or suspension, and veteran planning. Develop success strategies to support student goals and make referrals to special population resources and/or programs.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management to support processes related to academic major/pathway change and financial aid appeals, including academic planning and document completion.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs to assist students with unique circumstances requiring special permissions for course enrollment; serve as generalists providing pathway coaching through completion of student goals and facilitate referrals to a faculty advisors when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Record Department and/or appropriate Academic Department Chair/Dean when conducting unofficial transcript reviews for course planning, as needed.
• Participate in regular academic/curriculum update and training to stay current in articulation agreements, transfer tools, and technology that aid in student planning. Support students in academic and transfer planning with foundational understanding of General Education Core Curriculum, Illinois Articulation, Initiative (IAI).
• Provide comprehensive pathway coaching in collaboration with Disability Services to support the unique needs of students with disabilities (Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008) during their first year of transition.
• Monitor academic progress of students toward degree and/or certificate completion; identify current and potential academic needs; refer students to appropriate campus resources for additional assistance. Provide updates/reports to leadership regarding student progress (i.e. Navigate, or other advising technology)
• Maintain student files and records in academic advising software; document all pertinent student information and update notes in the designated software regarding changes to student status. Utilize data for strategic comprehensive reporting and communication campaigns.
• Interpret and explain college policies and procedures; participate in preparation of orientations; present academic information to new students and parents/family during new student onboarding,
• Assist in recruitment of potential students providing information and coaching regarding general academic requirements for specific degree/certificate program; describe courses; and disseminate information regarding enrollment procedures.
• Maintain thorough daily, weekly, and semester records/logs concerning students to compile appropriate narrative statistical enrollment, retention, and matriculation reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic Advisor providing support to diverse student populations at Joliet Junior College

Academic Advisor in Student Advising Center guiding diverse students through academic pathways at Joliet Junior College. Supporting undecided students and providing comprehensive coaching and resources.

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