Academic Advisor / Non-Teaching (Reg FT)

Community College of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Four-day summer workweek

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

State-defined pension

Tuition waivers/reimbursement

Educational development opportunities

Free employee parking

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide student-centered advising, helping students shape their academic plans, majors, and courses. The role collaborates with Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions and Counseling to support retention and success.

Evening/weekend hours and travel to other campuses may be required. Requirements include a Master’s Degree and at least three years in higher education advising or related services, with demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• Masters degree required for this academic advising role.
• Three or more years of experience in higher education advising or related student services.
• Ability to interact with students with diverse needs and manage evening/weekend workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centered advising to new, prospective and current students to support their academic plans and goals.
• Assist with major changes, degree audits, and course planning in coordination with college departments.
• Refer students to campus and community resources and monitor progress using the college early alert system.
• Conduct interviews to assess readiness, assist in degree selection, and guide on developmental coursework.
• Travel to other campuses as needed and participate in training and development activities.
• Support Registration and advising staff and help maintain accurate academic schedules and policy information.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Position Title: Academic Advisor / Non-Teaching (Reg FT)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: College

Campus: College Wide

Salary Grade: Dependent upon educationalcredentials, experience, and contractual guidelines for rank assignment andsalary placement.

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, the College cannot guarantee that application materials received after 8/14/26 will be considered or reviewed.

Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

General Summary: Under the direct supervision of the ExecutiveDirector of Academic Advising and in collaboration with the Registrar or thesupervisors in Financial Aid, Placement Testing, Admissions or Counseling, meetwith and advise new, prospective and current students concerning their collegestudies, academic plan and educational needs, and provide appropriatesupport, guidance, information and direction to assist students to achievetheir academic goals. Advisors engagestudents holistically, including career options as related to their academicprogram, curriculum options, majors, course planning, College policies andprocedures, personal assistance and referral to college and community servicesand support.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree.
• Three (3) years minimum experience in higher education: advising, counseling or related student services.
• Demonstrated familiarity with student issues and ability to interact with students with diverse needs.
• Workload schedule may include evenings and weekends, as well as travel to other campuses or centers.

Duties:

• Provide coordinated, student-centered support through proactive, intentional caseload management by monitoring student progress, identifying barriers to success, connecting students with campus and community resources, and collaborating with faculty and support services to promote student retention, well-being, and academic achievement by utilizing the college’s early alert system.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions, attend professional development workshops and activities as required, and assist in development of training materials and programs for faculty advisors.
• Interview students concerning their readiness for college studies, their choice of major, their need for developmental coursework, and the basic differences between the high school and college experience.
• Maintain knowledge of and disseminate information to students regarding resources and support services available on campus and across the College, and direct students to such services, as needed or appropriate.
• Provide advising services in the College advising centers and assist Registration and advisement and/or other supervisory personnel in providing prompt assistance to students regarding program requirements and the registration process.
• Develop academic schedules for new and continuing students utilizing the Degree Audit and other materials developed by the campus; provide students with information on all academic policy questions.
• Refer students to the CCAC Counseling Department for 4-year transfer guidance.
• Advise students changing their major by checking courses that apply to the new major (degree audit) and completing the appropriate paperwork.
• Meet with students applying for graduation (utilizing Degree Audit) to assess graduation status.
• Meet with students on academic notice, academic assistance, and other at-risk students and direct students, as necessary, to a counselor, success/life coach, or other student development professional.
• Use on-line student system to research student's transcript, availability of classes, and calendar information.
• Evening advising and/or advising on either Saturday or Sunday (but not both in the same week) may be required. Travel to other campuses and centers may also be required, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Open Date: 7/30/2026

Job Close Date:

Benefits:

At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees’ personal and professional well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

Job Category: Faculty/Counselor/Librarian/Ed Tech/Academic Advisor

Job Slot: 2805, 2806, 2807

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here .

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.