Academic Advisor

Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University is seeking a counselor to support students and staff with personal, social, and educational challenges. The role includes counseling, crisis intervention when needed, and coordinating with parents, teachers, and administrators to address student needs.

This position emphasizes records maintenance, program planning, and guiding students toward appropriate educational opportunities, with emphasis on well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 1–3 years of experience.
• 8 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.
• Counsel students and staff to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and/or staff to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
• Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss student’s progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Evaluate students’ or individuals’ abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
• Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
• Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
• Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
• Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well‑being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to counsel students and/or staff and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts may include senior administrators, faculty, students and staff. External contacts may include vendors, consultants and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Counsel students and/or staff to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.

Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.

Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss student’s progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Evaluate students’ or individuals’ abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.

Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.

Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.

Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.

Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.

Performs other related duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the community. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree required and relevant 1-3 years of experience. 8 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.

Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.The university has the right to revise this position description at any time.This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$50,000-$55,000