Academic Pathway Advisor: Guide Student Success & Planning

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in selecting educational pathways, creating academic plans, and achieving degree completion. The role includes one-on-one and group advisement, understanding graduation maps, and coordinating with campus resources.

The advisor supports pathway programs, assists with enrollment procedures, and tracks student progress to ensure successful outcomes within a dynamic college environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for advising a diverse student body.
• Ability to deliver individual and group advisement and develop academic plans.
• Knowledge of degree requirements, graduation maps, and transfer options.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual academic and career advising to assigned students.
• Develop and monitor academic plans to support timely degree completion.
• Explain college policies, degree requirements, and course prerequisites to students.
• Lead workshops and presentations on academic planning, degree audits, and career pathways.
• Maintain awareness of pathway programs, transfer options, and college procedures.
• Track student progress and intervene to promote persistence and success.
• Collaborate with faculty and other departments to support students.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Banner SIS

DegreeWorks

Starfish

Canvas

Job description

Salt Lake Community College seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in selecting educational pathways, creating academic plans, and achieving degree completion. The role includes one-on-one and group advisement, understanding graduation maps, and coordinating with campus resources.

The advisor supports pathway programs, assists with enrollment procedures, and tracks student progress to ensure successful outcomes within a dynamic college environment.