Academic Advisor

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire invites applications for an academic advising role within the Paul College. You will guide undergraduate business students through academic and career planning, acting as a trusted coach and resource on programs and policies.

As part of a 4-year advising model, you will support student progression, lead with compassionate communication, and contribute to orientation and program initiatives in Paul College Undergraduate Programs Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related student service area.
• Two years of experience in academic counseling, post-secondary career planning and placement, or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate business students regarding academic and career planning.
• Serve as a resource on academic programs and policies.
• Support student success initiatives and orientation or recruitment events.
• Maintain student records and monitor progress each semester.
• Provide at-risk student support and referrals to university resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related student service area

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Paul College of Business and Economics

Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Join our advising team and make a lasting impact by guiding students from their first day at UNH through graduation.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with students, help them navigate academic decisions, connect them with resources, and support them through both opportunities and challenges. You’ll serve as an academic coach, advocate, and trusted partner in their success.

Beyond advising, you’ll contribute to innovative student success initiatives, orientation and recruitment events, and have opportunities to take leadership roles in programs in particular Paul Scholars.

If you are student-focused, collaborative, and excited about helping students achieve their goals, we’d love for you to apply.

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Programs, advise undergraduate business students regarding academic and career planning, and to serve as a resource person on specific academic programs and policies.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Academic Advising:

• Provide academic advising and support to assigned Paul College Students.
• This is a 4-year advising model where students are assigned an advisor at entry through successful graduation.

All Student Support:

• Support students as they explore opportunities as part of their academic career.
• Guide students to option/major declaration in their sophomore year.
• Explain academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to students to meet their educational goals
• Guide student course selection and scheduling
• Assess student needs and make referrals to university supports and resources
• Maintain appropriate student records and document student interactions while ensuring confidentiality of student records
• Identify and monitor student academic progress each semester to ensure successful completion of university and college academic requirements.

At-Risk Student Support:

• Contact students with early alerts indicating academic challenges
• Help students identify and resolve obstacles to academic success
• Serve as academic coach for students who have fallen below minimum academic expectations.
• Meet with students placed on Academic Warning regarding their status and impact on educational plans.

Training and Program Support:

• Participate in ongoing advisor training, both guided internal workshops and meetings as well as independently webinars, readings and external workshops.
• Support to program coordinators with goal of taking on leadership role in one of the following Paul College Undergraduate Programs Office programs:
  • Rutman Fellows Program
  • External Transfer Student Program Internal Transfer Support Program
  • AAA/Early Alert Program
  • Orientation Program
  • FIRE Program
  • Paul Pathways Program
  • Paul College Honors Program
• Participate in Paul College recruitment and orientation events.

Requirements:

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related student service area.
• Two years of experience in academic counseling, post-secondary career planning and placement, or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$41,890.00 - $74,390.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham