Academic Adviser

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ July 21st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Academic Adviser to manage a caseload of students in the First Year Advising Center, helping them with academic planning and transitioning to college life. The adviser also liaises with professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences and supports retention initiatives at both departmental and university-wide levels.

Highlights

Manage student caseload focusing on academic planning and college transition
Serve as liaison to professional schools or College of Arts and Sciences to support student progress
Participate in retention initiatives at departmental and university-wide levels
Required: Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent, minimum two years educational experience
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required
Technical and database skills necessary for advising tasks
Preferred: Advising or counseling experience, Career Development Facilitator certificate, experience with integrated student record systems
Salary: $51,375 annually
Full-time position with a 40-hour weekly schedule
Department: First Year Advising Center