Academic & Career Advisor - Shape Student Success & Futures

Howard University; Washington; On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness (medical, dental, &

PTO & holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

Howard University’s Office of Undergraduate Studies seeks an Academic and Career Advisor to deliver integrated advising for an assigned cohort of undergraduates, supporting persistence, progression, and post‑grad outcomes.

You will guide students through degree requirements, explore majors, connect them with career readiness resources, internships, and campus services, and document interactions in the student information system with FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• One to three years of experience in academic advising, student success, higher education, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive, student-centered academic and career advising using scheduled appointments, targeted outreach, and early alert interventions.
• Guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, registration processes, and academic standing expectations.
• Support students in major exploration, decision-making, and alignment of academic choices with career interests and goals.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources and track follow-through.
• Document advising interactions accurately and consistently in the student information system.
• Collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, student success units, and advising colleagues to support consistent student success practices.
• Use student data and advising metrics to inform outreach and advising strategies, ensuring FERPA compliance.

Skills

Equity-minded advising

Policy knowledge

Caseload management

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Independent yet collaborative

Data dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Howard University’s Office of Undergraduate Studies seeks an Academic and Career Advisor to deliver integrated advising for an assigned cohort of undergraduates, supporting persistence, progression, and post‑grad outcomes.

You will guide students through degree requirements, explore majors, connect them with career readiness resources, internships, and campus services, and document interactions in the student information system with FERPA compliance.