Four-Year Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition remission

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide undergraduates from their first year through graduation.

You will provide individualized academic planning, interpret policies, and coordinate advising across multiple programs to support retention and timely degree completion. The role involves mentoring students, coordinating program activities, and collaborating with campus partners to ensure a holistic academic experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3 years relevant experience in academic advising or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a four-year academic advisor for approximately 45 undergraduate students in each class (180 advisees).
• Provide academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives.
• Interpret and explain university policies, procedures, and curriculum to students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Identify and help resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students.
• Coordinate mentoring or specific programming for students within various academic programs.
• Guide students through college and university level administrative processes.
• Liaise with Arts & Sciences departments and programs to ensure a holistic student academic experience.
• Participate in specialty advising (pre-health, fellowships, etc.) as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communications

Relationship Building

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide undergraduates from their first year through graduation.

You will provide individualized academic planning, interpret policies, and coordinate advising across multiple programs to support retention and timely degree completion. The role involves mentoring students, coordinating program activities, and collaborating with campus partners to ensure a holistic academic experience.