Academic Advisor

UNT Dallas; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition waivers for employees and/or a

Affordable medical/dental/vision care

Descripción de la vacante

University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide proactive advising and build trusting relationships with students. You will support undergraduate degree-seeking students with placement, major choices, course selection, degree planning, and university policies.

The role is part of the UAA Student Advising team within the Office of Academic Affairs and collaborates with aviation students. A passion for student success and excellent customer service are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive, proactive advising to undergraduate students.
• Assist with major choice, course selection, degree planning, and university policies.
• Connect students to networks of academic support, career coaching and guidance, and student life opportunities.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

Academic Advisor

University of Alaska Anchorage

A UAA Academic Advisor provides comprehensive, proactive advising services by building relationships of trust, support, and mutual responsibility with students. Academic advisors assist undergraduate degree-seeking students as they navigate pre-college tasks (e.g., placement, major choice), academic requirements, course selection and degree planning, and university policies. Academic advisors also connect students to networks of academic support, student support services, career coaching and guidance, and student life opportunities.

The academic advisor will be a member of the UAA Student Advising team that is dedicated to student-first advising practices. This position will work with the Community & Technical College advising Aviation students. The academic advisor is part of the larger Student Success team within the Office of Academic Affairs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for student success, an understanding of the role of academic advising within higher education, exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a larger, collaborative team. Possessing knowledge or experience in the aviation industry is a plus!

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/compensation/salary-schedules.php#:~:text=of%20hours%20worked-,Salary%20Schedules,-Faculty%20Salary%20Schedules,%20Grade%2082,%20based%20on%20education%20and%20experience.

The posting closes to applications on 11/03/2026 at 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at mailto:[e-mail].

The http://www.alaska.edu/ (https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/index.php) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:[e-mail] / 907-786-1214 or mailto:[e-mail].

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:[e-mail].

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:[e-mail].