Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist

Robert Morris University; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Morris University is seeking an Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist to provide academic guidance to undergraduates and support retention initiatives across assigned departments. The role includes tracking at-risk students, teaching the First Year Seminar, and partnering with Enrollment Management and Student Life to improve retention metrics.

Responsibilities also include advising on course registration, contributing to reporting on academic achievement, and participating in

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in education, counseling, social work, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Evening and weekend availability for programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduates on academic programs and guide course registration.
• Track at-risk students and coordinate targeted advising and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with enrollment management and Student Life on retention goals.

Skills

Academic advising

Retention initiatives

Course registration guidance

Student support

Education

Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field

Tools

EAB Navigate

Banner

Job description

Robert Morris University is hiring an Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist. The role provides academic advising and course registration guidance to undergraduates while supporting retention initiatives across assigned departments. Advisors also track at-risk students, teach the First Year Seminar course each fall, and partner with enrollment management and Student Life offices.

Highlights

• Advise undergraduate students on academic programs and guide them through course registration.
• Track at-risk students and coordinate focused advising and retention programming.
• Partner with academic departments, enrollment management, and Student Life on retention goals.
• Teach the First Year Seminar Program course (FYSP1000) each fall semester.
• Use EAB Navigate and Banner tools to assess student academic performance.
• Participate in New Student Orientation, admissions recruitment days, and campus events.
• Complete semester and annual reporting on academic achievement and retention.
• Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Evening and weekend availability needed for programs and special events.