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Oakland University

Academic Adviser

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $51K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ December 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Academic Adviser. The adviser will manage a caseload of incoming students, assist with academic planning and transitions, serve as a liaison to professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences, and contribute to retention initiatives at both the departmental and university levels.

Highlights

  • Manage a caseload of first-year students to guide academic and transition planning.

  • Serve as a liaison to professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences to support student progress.

  • Contribute to student retention initiatives across departments and the university.

  • Required to have a Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent experience and at least two years in an educational setting.

  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.

  • Technical proficiency and experience with databases and student record systems preferred.

  • Experience or certification in advising or career counseling, including career exploration tools, is desired.

  • Annual salary range is $48,265 to $51,250.

  • Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, administrative-professional category (AP Band M).

  • Department: First Year Advising Center focused on supporting incoming students.