Academic Advisor

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

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About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking three dedicated and student-centered Academic Advisors to support undergraduate student success. This position provides proactive, developmental academic advising and plays a key role in helping students navigate their academic journey from orientation through graduation. Using student development theory and the Appreciative Advising model, the advisor will assist students with academic planning, registration, university adjustment, and connection to campus resources, while also supporting key campus events and collaborative initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in a student-focused role in higher education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Familiarity with student information systems and advising technology (e.g., DegreeWorks, Banner, Navigate).
• Experience with event coordination and student programming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one advising sessions using student development theories and Appreciative Advising practices.
• Assist students with academic planning, registration, course selection, and schedule changes.
• Educate students on academic policies, degree requirements, and the value of curricular and co-curricular engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty to monitor academic progress and provide outreach to students as needed.
• Promote conflict resolution and academic problem-solving skills.
• Maintain advising records using university technology systems.
• Stay current on best practices in advising through professional development.
• Support and attend university events such as New Student Orientation, Spring Preview Day, and Open House.
• Engage with prospective and current students and their families to foster a welcoming and informed experience.
• Coordinate with other advisors and departments to enhance student support services.
• Serve as a liaison to offices including Admissions, Registrar, Housing, Dean of Students, and International Student Services.
• Participate in team meetings and support department initiatives.
• May assist with training or coordinating Campus Academic Mentors (CAMs) on advising-related responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support student success.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees