Academic Advisor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to support student success through academic planning, advising, and counseling. The role involves collaboration with multiple university stakeholders, retention efforts, and guidance on educational goals and resources.

Qualifications include at least two years of higher education advising experience, knowledge of student developmental challenges, and proficiency with MS Office, PeopleSoft, Navigate 360, Canvas, and OnBase.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of advising experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of contemporary sociological, psychological and academic problems faced by students.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, Navigate 360, Canvas, and OnBase.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director of academic advising in all aspects of advising, including retaining students, clarifying educational goals, planning coursework and understanding university policies.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty chairs and faculty advisors in support of student success.
• Provide academic, financial aid and career counseling to students to guide their academic and life goals.

Skills

Advising experience

Student support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Navigate 360

Canvas

OnBase

Job description

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Job Description - Academic Advisor (260005GB)

Job Description

Academic Advisor - ( 260005GB )

Description

Academic Advising provides the foundation upon which a student develops his or her academic plan. The academic advisor will assist the director of academic advising in all aspects of advising, including retaining students, clarifying educational goals, planning academic coursework, providing additional campus resources and understanding university policies. Academic advisors collaborate with other administrators, faculty chairs, and faculty advisors in support of student success. This position provides academic, financial aid, and career counseling to students, guiding them in the development of their academic, career and life goals.

Salem State University is a place where your career can flourish. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of every employee, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where you can do your best work. Our commitment to civic engagement ensures that your contributions will positively impact both the university and the community. As a proud emerging Hispanic and minority-serving institution, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and championing social justice. Join us and be part of a transformative community that enriches lives across the Commonwealth.

Please Note: This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

• Minimum two years of advising experience in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of contemporary sociological, psychological and academic problems faced by students
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, Peoplesoft, Navigate 360, Canvas, and OnBase

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle competing priorities

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email [e-mail] .

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Primary Location

Salem, MA

Job

Education

Agency

Salem State College

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Aug 6, 2026, 6:38:37 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

62,000.00 - 67,000.00 Yearly

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Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No