Embedded Academic Advisor, Health & Human Services

Saginaw Valley State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for an Embedded Academic Advisor in the College of Health and Human Services. The role supports new and continuing students with curricula, degree options, and policy guidance.

Responsibilities include managing high-risk student cohorts, monitoring progress, and coordinating college-based advising with faculty and the dean’s office to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Provide information on academic programs, curricula, requirements and policies.
• Manage retention-based initiatives for high-risk students or cohorts.
• Maintain regular contact with targeted high-risk students to monitor progress.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and with diverse campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise new and continuing students on curriculum and degree options.
• Assist students in monitoring academic progress and course selection.
• Maintain and update student advisement records and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate orientation and new student programs and workshops.
• Embed advising within a college and collaborate with faculty and the dean’s office.
• Identify and address barriers to student success and refer to support services.

Skills

Academic advising

Communication

Retention programs

Collaboration

Student records management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for an Embedded Academic Advisor in the College of Health and Human Services. The role supports new and continuing students with curricula, degree options, and policy guidance.

Responsibilities include managing high-risk student cohorts, monitoring progress, and coordinating college-based advising with faculty and the dean’s office to promote student success.