Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Academic Advisor
Division Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success
Department Center for Academic Success & Achievemnt
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA
Pay Range
Salary Range $65,000 - $70,000 / year
Fund Source Federal/Grant
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing educational and career guidance by assisting students with planning schedules, following the course curriculum for specific majors, helping students determine appropriate educational and career readiness solutions by defining and implementing a success plan, following through and tracking the advancement of students to ensure that the overall university experience is effective and efficient, and providing support in the student's career, personal and social development.

Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advise students about academic requirements and the selection of courses
• Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures
• Integrate a strengths-based advising model with other advising models
• Maintain systematic and frequent contact with advisees
• Teach Orientation sectionals
• Serve as a Second Year Experience (SYE) Coach
• Maintain accurate records and collect data relevant to academic achievement, retention, and matriculation
• Refer students to specialized staff when needed, e.g., counseling, financial aid, career development, disability services, etc.
• Engage in professional development activities

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in education
• Computer literacy and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate commitment in a student-centered environment

Other Preferences for Consideration
Master's Degree in Higher Education or related field with 2 years experience in education
Experience working with post-secondary students
Teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated initiative and follow-through skills; tact, diplomacy, and collaborative effort when working with students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators
Excellent communication skills: written, oral, presentation
Ability to manage large student caseloads (advising/Second Year Experience)
Knowledge and familiarity with information technology and its use in academic advising
Knowledge and principles, practices, and ethics of undergraduate advising a plus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01493
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 04/02/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 04/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter three professional references in the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
2. * Do you have the ability to demonstrate commitment in a student-centered environment?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)
4. * How many years of education experience do you have?
   • 0-1
   • 2-3
   • 4-5
   • 6+
5. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Reference Letter