Academic Advisor: Student Success & Pathway Planning

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Pacific University is seeking an Academic Adviser to assist undergraduates with initial academic advising and to develop registration schedules aligned with educational goals.

The role includes guiding students through admissions policies, financial aid, and campus orientations while partnering with faculty to ensure accurate degree pathways and timely enrollment. Remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, counseling, health sciences, or related field.
• Experience or knowledge of medical fields and career pathways related to health sciences and nursing is preferred.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Works with Student Enrollment Services to assist newly admitted students with enrollment.
• Assist with monitoring student enrollments, schedules, and academic performance.
• Help students transition to college culture and procedures.
• Coordinate with Institute Directors and faculty on degree pathways and policies.
• Serve as a contact point between faculty and students when faculty are unavailable.
• Maintain proactive outreach to new admits during their first academic year.
• Communicate scheduling and registration information via text, email, and phone.

Skills

Advising

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Student records

Teamwork

Communication

Higher education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Alaska Pacific University is seeking an Academic Adviser to assist undergraduates with initial academic advising and to develop registration schedules aligned with educational goals.

The role includes guiding students through admissions policies, financial aid, and campus orientations while partnering with faculty to ensure accurate degree pathways and timely enrollment. Remote work is not indicated.