Academic Advisor/Counselor Senior

How to Apply

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Job Summary

As the Undergraduate Academic Advisor within the Office of Educational Programs, you will be the primary academic advisor to students in the majors and minors. In addition to individual and group advising, you will maintain accurate academic records. You will also support pre-health students, plan events, and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners. Furthermore, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the undergraduate program.

You manage academic advising priorities, address complex student needs and programmatic challenges, and recommend improvements to advising practices, student support services, and undergraduate program operations.

You will report to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Education.

You will work a hybrid work schedule, working three days per week on-site in Ann Arbor, MI. This role will require some travel for recruitment events, including infrequent out of state travel or local events.

Review the full job description here.

Responsibilities*

• Provide student-centered academic advising to 350+ undergraduate students, including those pursuing public health majors, minors, and pre-health pathways
• Guide students through academic planning, course selection, degree requirements, university policies, and progress toward graduation
• Maintain student records, review degree audits, evaluate transfer credits, and approve degree completion
• Support pre-health students with prerequisite planning, application preparation, and educational resources
• Identify and address student needs, providing referrals and collaborating with campus partners to support academic success
• Coordinate student orientation, engagement plans, and communications related to academic requirements, deadlines, and opportunities
• Support undergraduate recruitment efforts, including advising prospective students and participating in recruitment events
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners on projects that enhance academic advising, student success, and undergraduate programs

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience advising, coaching, or mentoring students in an academic or student support environment
• Experience with project/event management, collaborating with students, campus partners, and advising teams
• Familiarity with Student Administration Systems, Google tools, and systems for tracking and advising students

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.