What does an Academic Advisor do?
From 491 current Academic Advisor postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Meet with students to discuss academic requirements and degree progress.
- Assist students with course selection and educational planning.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records and notes.
- Respond to student inquiries and provide timely support.
- Monitor student progress and identify students needing help.
- Refer students to appropriate campus resources and services.
- Help students navigate university policies and procedures.
Summed up from 30 recent Academic Advisor job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
- Student Support 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Academic Advising 2 in 10 postings
- College Counseling 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- Master of Social Work (MSW) 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 40 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 18 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 85 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 30 postings
- Bachelor's degree 8 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 1 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
413 open Academic Advisor jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Florida61 open
- California54 open
- Texas34 open
- New York30 open
- Massachusetts16 open
Typical pay $56,000 a year (most between $48k and $62k). See the full salary breakdown