Senior Academic Adviser

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $61K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 28th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Senior Academic Adviser. The Senior Academic Adviser manages academic planning for first-year students, oversees major and career exploration processes, technology initiatives, and provides training for new and existing advisers. This role also acts as a liaison with academic colleges to support student progress and engagement.

Highlights

Manage caseload of first-year students supporting academic planning and college transition.
Oversee the major and career exploration process and related technology initiatives.
Train new and existing advisers within the First-Year Advising Center.
Collaborate with academic colleagues to develop advising protocols that retain first-year students.
Provide advising to special student populations as needed.
Required qualifications include a master's degree in guidance and counseling or equivalent, plus at least two years of academic and career advising experience in higher education.
Experience with advising software and technology applications is necessary.
Preferred licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Career Development Facilitator (CDF) and experience supervising or training master's candidates.
Department: First-Year Advising Center, acting as liaison to Professional Schools and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Salary is $60,581 annually with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and flexible work options.