Director of Academic Advising

University of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition waivers

Health insurance

Job summary

University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, AK seeks an experienced academic advisor to support student success across campus populations. You will lead advising initiatives, collaborate with faculty and student services, and help implement evidence-based practices in advising.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience and one year of management experience, plus experience in multi-campus and online/hybrid settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years progressively responsible relevant experience and one years management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years progressive professional experience in academic advising or student success within a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development theory, advising frameworks, and evidence-based practices in academic advising.
• Proven ability to lead student success initiatives and work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, adult learners, low-income, veterans, and underrepresented populations.
• Experience in a multi-campus, rural, or geographically distributed post-secondary education setting.
• Familiarity with advising models such as guided pathways, appreciative advising, or proactive case management approaches.
• Experience administering grants or externally funded student success programs.
• Experience advising transfer students and familiarity with articulation and statewide transfer frameworks.
• Demonstrated success developing advising services for online and hybrid student populations.

Skills

Academic advising

Student success

Leadership

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years progressively responsible relevant experience and one years management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Typical experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in academic advising or student success within a higher education setting.


• Demonstrated understanding of student development theory, advising frameworks, and evidence-based practices in academic advising.


• Proven ability to lead student success initiatives and work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, adult learners, low-income, veterans, and underrepresented populations.


• Experience in a multi-campus, rural, or geographically distributed post-secondary education setting.


• Familiarity with a variety of advising models that may include guided pathways, appreciative advising, or proactive case management approaches.


• Experience administering grants or externally funded student success programs.


• Experience advising transfer students and familiarity with articulation and statewide transfer frameworks.


• Demonstrated success developing advising services for online and hybrid student populations.

Position Details

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on October 15, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.