Holistic Academic Advisor for Veterans

Glen Oaks Community College; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI, seeks an Academic Advisor to provide holistic academic advising, assist in educational planning, and support veteran students through VA benefit navigation. The role emphasizes transfer exploration, goal setting, and college resources navigation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with a preference for a Master's degree and experience with Colleague and Watermark systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• Two years of related work experience in academic advising, counseling, student services, veteran services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and comprehensive support to students.
• Assist students in educational planning, career and transfer exploration, and goal setting.
• Guide course selection, degree requirements, and program changes.
• Identify transfer pathways and transfer requirements for students.
• Monitor progress and conduct outreach to students facing academic challenges.
• Serve as primary contact for veteran and military-affiliated students and VA benefits guidance.
• Maintain advising notes in the college’s systems and participate in retention initiatives.
• Present workshops on academic planning, transfer pathways, and student success strategies.

Skills

Academic advising

Student planning

Communication

Veteran support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Colleague

Watermark

Job description

Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI, seeks an Academic Advisor to provide holistic academic advising, assist in educational planning, and support veteran students through VA benefit navigation. The role emphasizes transfer exploration, goal setting, and college resources navigation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with a preference for a Master's degree and experience with Colleague and Watermark systems.