Academic Advisor - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College•Boston, MA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor is critical in fostering student success by providing individualized academic guidance, proactive support, and resource connections to empower students to achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals. This position is central to the college's mission of creating a student-centered environment prioritizing equity, persistence, and academic excellence.

Requirements

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in academic advising, student support services, or related areas in higher education.
Demonstrated success in implementing student-centered advising strategies that improve retention and persistence rates.
Strong commitment to student success, equity, and inclusion.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse populations and promote a supportive learning environment.
Proficiency with student information systems and other advising tools.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist students in creating and executing personalized academic success plans tailored to their unique goals, strengths, and challenges.
Serve as a primary advocate for students, helping them navigate academic programs, institutional resources, and personal obstacles.
Monitor student progress, proactively identify at-risk students, and implement timely interventions to support retention and persistence.
Collaborate with campus departments to connect students with academic, career, wellness, and social support services to remove barriers to success.
Guide students in selecting courses, understanding degree requirements, and developing long-term academic and career plans.
Educate students on transfer pathways and explore workforce opportunities.
Provide expert advice on institutional policies, academic standing, and graduation requirements, ensuring students remain on track.
Conduct one-on-one advising sessions, group workshops, and orientation programs to support student transition and engagement.
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with students, fostering a sense of belonging and accountability for their educational journey.
Actively participate in retention initiatives, such as early alert systems, first-year experience programs, and peer mentoring efforts.
Facilitate workshops, seminars, and events that enhance academic skills, support career readiness, and empower students.
Partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to promote a coordinated and student-centered approach to success.
Serve as a liaison between students and institutional resources, ensuring seamless access to support services.
Contribute to developing initiatives that address equity gaps and improve student retention and graduation rates.
Maintain accurate advising records and track student outcomes using advising technologies (e.g., EAB Navigate).
Collect and analyze advising effectiveness and retention trends data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Stay current with best practices in academic advising, student development, and retention strategies through professional development opportunities.
Participate on college committees as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account
Low cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus
Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus.