Academic Advisor - CII

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry to provide academic advising for the Custom-Designed Major. You will manage the caseload of the program's students and serve as the primary contact for applicants, guiding them through admissions and degree planning.

The role also supports recruitment, community-building, and coordination of advising policies with cross-campus partners, while assisting with events and degree clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for the Custom-Designed Major.
• Audit progress toward interdisciplinary degree requirements.
• Assist with registration, pre-registration meetings, and advisement communications.
• Coordinate student outreach and degree clearance processes.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Administration

Academic advising tools

Microsoft Office

Peer mentorship

Classroom experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Sep 16, 2026

Academic Advisor - CII

• Job no: 507266
• Work type: Full-Time
• Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
• Categories: Drexel University, Pennoni Honors College

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor for the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry is responsible for academic advising in the Custom-Designed Major. The Academic Advisor's official caseload consists of the entire Custom-Designed Major student population. This role also has an admissions component as the primary point of contact for applicants to the Custom-Designed Major, including prospective first-year students in First Year Exploratory Studies, current Drexel students, and transfer students. Additionally, the Academic Advisor will provide specified logistical support for student recruitment, retention, and community-development for the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and the Pennoni Honors College.

Essential Functions

• Academic Advising for Custom-Designed Major
  • Responsible for advising students enrolled in the Custom-Designed Major.
  • Audits student academic progress toward their individualized, interdisciplinary degree requirements.
  • Assists with academic planning and the registration processes, including quarterly pre-registration meetings for students and subsequent outreach related to course restrictions.
  • Coordinates bulk and/or individual student email outreach communicating University policies and deadlines, opportunities, and co-curricular programming.
  • Pulls student-related reports in Hyperion, including academic standing/success and probation, pre-requisite grade analysis, etc. quarterly or as-needed.
  • Monitors student academic success, including support through probation, Title IV compliance, student conduct issues, dismissal from the program, readmits, etc. as needed.
  • Adheres to University recommended and departmental documentation and record-keeping practices.
  • Offers appropriate referrals for students for academic, financial, and personal support, including Drexel Central, CLASS, intercollegiate advising, Drexel Office of Civil Rights Compliance, etc.
  • Assists with degree clearance for Custom-Designed majors.
• Recruitment and retention initiatives for the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry
  • Facilitates first-year recruitment for the Custom-Designed Major via the First-Year Exploratory program, including teaching UNIV 101, FYE 102, and FYE 103.
  • Supports First-Year Exploratory program's admissions events, application process and review, and related programming/events for student academic support.
  • Guides prospective transfer and current students through the application process, including initial and ongoing informational meetings, review of application materials, cross-campus expert review, transfer credit review, etc.
  • Provides continuous follow-up to confirm applicants and students, builds and maintains positive relationships, and acts as a liaison between the students and other areas of the University with the objective of retaining the students in the program and minimizing loss of students.
  • Process the change of major and any additional updates in Degree Works, including graduation term, co-op cycle, etc.
  • Supports the Director of Outreach on new and existing recruitment initiatives related to recruitment and retention for the Custom-Designed Major via First-Year Exploratory Studies, including anti-melt events, admissions events, etc.
  • Works with Center for Interdisciplinary and Pennoni staff to establish clear, consistent advising policies and procedures ensuring a unified approach to student advising practices within the larger guidance of intercollegiate advising.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with cross-campus departments and units that offer services to support student success, including advisors, counselors, and other staff members.
• Programmatic and Operational Support
  • Facilitates student-led Custom-Designed community events 2-3 times per academic year.
  • Assists with Custom-Designed Major events, including commencement ceremony, senior capstone presentations, crit sessions, etc.
  • Assists marketing initiatives that draw from students, projects, events, etc. in the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry.
  • Updates and maintains accurate process documents for Custom-Designed, including best advising practices, email templates, and other departmental operations.
  • Investigates best advising practices employed by other individualized, interdisciplinary major programs both domestic and abroad.
  • Maintains consistent and timely communication practices with staff and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the classroom.
• Experience facilitating peer mentorship programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, time management, record management, and general administration.
• Knowledge of academic advising tools and resources.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $45,330.00 to $68,000.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Advertised: Sep 16 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Oct 16 2026 Eastern Daylight Time