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Oakland University

Academic Adviser

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $48K - $51K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring an Academic Adviser. The adviser will manage a caseload of students, assist them with academic planning and college transition, and serve as a liaison to professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences to support student progress and engagement. The role also involves participating in retention initiatives at both departmental and university levels.

Highlights

  • Manage a caseload of first-year students, guiding academic planning and transition to college life.

  • Serve as liaison between students and professional schools or the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure communication supporting student progress.

  • Participate in retention initiatives at departmental and university levels.

  • Required qualifications include a Master's Degree in Education or equivalent, at least two years of educational experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and technical/database skills.

  • Preferred qualifications include two years of advising or counseling experience, Career Development Facilitator certificate or relevant coursework, and experience with integrated student record systems.

  • Salary range: $48,265 to $51,250 annually.

  • Full-time position with a 40-hour workweek in the Administrative-Professional AP Band M group.

  • Excellent benefits with medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with national recognition for supporting LGBTQ+ community members and military veterans.

  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues.