Academic & Career Advisor – Student Success & Growth

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

PTO

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

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 undergraduate students within a defined caseload. You will promote persistence, timely progression, graduation, and positive post-graduate outcomes through proactive outreach and data-informed practices.

Responsibilities include guiding degree requirements, policies, and registration while supporting major exploration and career planning.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor academic progress and intervene when students show risk indicators.
• Support milestone completion such as major declaration, credit progression, experiential learning engagement, and graduation clearance.
• Contribute directly to unit goals related to retention, persistence, and completion.
• Integrate career readiness conversations into advising interactions, including skills articulation, experiential learning, and post-graduate planning.
• Collaborate with career services partners to support internships, fellowships, graduate school preparation, and workforce outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, student success units, and advising colleagues to support consistent student success practices.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in advising meetings, trainings, and unit initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Advising experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Student information systems

Advising platforms

Data dashboards

Job description

Howard University’s Office of Undergraduate Studies seeks an Academic and Career Advisor to deliver integrated advising for undergraduate students within a defined caseload. You will promote persistence, timely progression, graduation, and positive post-graduate outcomes through proactive outreach and data-informed practices.

Responsibilities include guiding degree requirements, policies, and registration while supporting major exploration and career planning.