Academic Advisor Intermediate (Hybrid)

University Of Michigan • Flint, MI

393d • $41,500 - $52,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Academic Advisor Intermediate position at the University of Michigan - Flint is designed to support a growing student population by providing comprehensive academic advising. The advisor will manage a designated caseload of students, helping them navigate their academic journey and achieve degree completion. This role involves regular communication with students, collaboration with faculty and support services, and participation in retention strategies to enhance student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two or more years of experience as an academic advisor or in a similar student-facing role, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications, web editing, and Zoom.
• Comfortable presenting complex information in face-to-face and online formats.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Familiarity with academic advising software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for students to develop ownership of their educational progress.
• Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements, and co-curricular opportunities.
• Collaborate with students to create and update course schedules and degree-completion plans.
• Assess individual student needs and refer them to appropriate university resources.
• Initiate communication with newly admitted and continuing students for comprehensive advising.
• Document all advising appointments in the university advising system.
• Conduct new student orientation sessions.
• Collaborate with university partners to enhance the college experience for students.
• Represent the College of Innovation and Technology on campus committees.
• Utilize technology and data management to support retention and outreach programs.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of service
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree