Academic Advisor, Custom-Designed Major

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

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.