Academic Development & Recovery Advisor

Boise State University; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise State University is seeking an Academic Development and Recovery Academic Advisor to support students in navigating degree requirements and policies. Most work is on-site with limited work-from-home opportunities.

The role involves advising new and transfer students, guiding course selection, and promoting autonomous, engaged learning. The advisor will also support students on probation, contribute to program development, and participate in outreach events to help improve academic skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education, or related fields.
• One year of academic advising experience in higher education

Responsibilities

• Utilize university systems to engage with students, document advising interactions, and maintain accurate advising notes.
• Conduct required advising and registration sessions for new and transfer students during orientation and enrollment periods.
• Guide students in selecting courses aligned with program requirements and academic goals to ensure timely progress toward graduation.
• Assist students in navigating academic challenges by referring them to appropriate resources and helping them understand university policies and procedures.
• Provide holistic, student-centered advising that promotes autonomy, academic engagement, and well-informed decision-making.
• Support probation-status students with advising and coaching as needed and contribute to workshop curriculum.

Skills

Academic advising

Student development theory

University policies

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or related field

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Boise State University is seeking an Academic Development and Recovery Academic Advisor to support students in navigating degree requirements and policies. Most work is on-site with limited work-from-home opportunities.

The role involves advising new and transfer students, guiding course selection, and promoting autonomous, engaged learning. The advisor will also support students on probation, contribute to program development, and participate in outreach events to help improve academic skills