Academic Advisor

Glen Oaks Community College; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI, seeks an Academic Advisor to provide holistic academic advising, assist in educational planning, and support veteran students through VA benefit navigation. The role emphasizes transfer exploration, goal setting, and college resources navigation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with a preference for a Master's degree and experience with Colleague and Watermark systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• Two years of related work experience in academic advising, counseling, student services, veteran services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and comprehensive support to students.
• Assist students in educational planning, career and transfer exploration, and goal setting.
• Guide course selection, degree requirements, and program changes.
• Identify transfer pathways and transfer requirements for students.
• Monitor progress and conduct outreach to students facing academic challenges.
• Serve as primary contact for veteran and military-affiliated students and VA benefits guidance.
• Maintain advising notes in the college’s systems and participate in retention initiatives.
• Present workshops on academic planning, transfer pathways, and student success strategies.

Skills

Academic advising

Student planning

Communication

Veteran support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Colleague

Watermark

Job description

Reports To: Director of Advising and Counseling

Position Type: Full Time, Administrative (Exempt)

Posting Date: July 15, 2026

General Summary:

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing holistic academic advising to prospective and enrolled students. This position assists students with academic planning, career and transfer exploration, goal setting, and navigation of college resources. In addition, the advisor serves as the college's primary point of contact for veterans, active‑duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and eligible dependents, helping students access educational benefits and successfully transition to and persist in college.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Examples of duties performed by this position include:

• Provide holistic academic advising and comprehensive support services to students.
• Assist students in developing educational plans aligned with academic, career, transfer, and personal goals. Evaluate student progress toward completion of goals.
• Guide students through course selection, degree requirements, program changes, and academic or college policies.
• Guide students in identifying transfer pathways and understanding transfer requirements.
• Monitor student progress and conduct outreach to students experiencing academic challenges.
• Serve as the primary campus contact for veteran and military‑affiliated students.
• Serve as the School Certifying Official and assist students in understanding the utilization of VA benefits, including the GI Bill and related programs.
• Monitor changes in federal and state regulations affecting veteran educational benefits.
• Maintain advising notes in the college’s early alert system.
• Participate in student retention and completion initiatives.
• Present workshops and informational sessions on academic planning, transfer, career pathways, and student success strategies.
• Refer students to appropriate campus and community resources, including tutoring, counseling, financial aid, accessibility services, and community support agencies.
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in academic advising, counseling, student services, veteran services or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Experience with student information systems (Colleague) and early alert and communication systems (Watermark).
• Knowledge of VA educational benefits and veteran support resources.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A current resume
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Application materials may be submitted by mail or email:

By Mail:

Human Resources

Glen Oaks Community College

62249 Shimmel Rd

Centreville, MI 49032

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Glen Oaks Community College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or any other protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law in employment or access to educational programs or activities. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at GOCC Nondiscrimination Policy

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