Academic and Career Advisor-3

Howard University•Norman, OK

9d•$51,000 - $61,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS) at Howard University is seeking an Academic and Career Advisor to deliver integrated academic and career advising to an assigned caseload of undergraduate students. This role supports student persistence, timely progression, graduation, and post-graduate outcomes through proactive advising, data-informed outreach, and high-impact student success practices. The OUS aims to meet and exceed retention, persistence, graduation, and career outcomes outlined in the strategic plan, comprising units focused on academic excellence, academic and career exploration, and career development.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required.
One to three years of experience in academic advising, student success, higher education, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Commitment to supporting Black students and historically underrepresented populations.
Working knowledge of academic policies, degree requirements, and student success practices in higher education.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Professional judgment, discretion, and emotional regulation.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based advising model.
Comfort using student information systems, advising platforms, and data dashboards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields.
Experience with integrated academic and career advising models.
Demonstrated use of data to drive student outreach and outcomes.
Student engagement and responsiveness
Contribution to team goals and advising initiatives

Responsibilities

Deliver proactive, student-centered academic and career advising using scheduled appointments, targeted outreach, and early alert interventions.
Guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, registration processes, and academic standing expectations.
Support students in major exploration, decision-making, and alignment of academic choices with career interests and goals.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources and track follow-through.
Document advising interactions accurately and consistently in the student information system.
Monitor academic progress and intervene when students show risk indicators.
Support milestone completion such as major declaration, credit progression, experiential learning engagement, and graduation clearance.
Contribute directly to unit goals related to retention, persistence, and completion.
Integrate career readiness conversations into advising interactions, including skills articulation, experiential learning, and post-graduate planning.
Collaborate with career services partners to support internships, fellowships, graduate school preparation, and workforce outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, student success units, and advising colleagues to support consistent student success practices.
Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, faculty, and staff.
Participate in advising meetings, trainings, and unit initiatives.
Use student data and advising metrics to inform outreach and advising strategies.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, FERPA, and advising protocols.
Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of advising operations and student success initiatives.