PhD Academic Advisor & Student Success Coordinator

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperative Education in Fairfax, VA is seeking a PhD Academic Advisor and Student Success Coordinator to support PhD students in the CEHD program through advising, records maintenance, and progress updates. The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Success and collaborates with the PhD Director and Program Manager.

Responsibilities include guiding students from admission to degree completion, coordinating course enrollment, tracking progress, and supporting events such as the Research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of advising theories and strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and coordination skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise PhD students from initial acceptance through graduation using various communication channels.
• Attend CEHD Advising meetings and assist with program communications and scheduling.
• Provide programmatic support to the PhD Director and Program Manager as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent and collaborative work

Verbal and written communication to a·

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Stellic/Degree Audit System

Banner

MicroStrategy

Ellucian Workflow

Job description

Cooperative Education in Fairfax, VA is seeking a PhD Academic Advisor and Student Success Coordinator to support PhD students in the CEHD program through advising, records maintenance, and progress updates. The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Success and collaborates with the PhD Director and Program Manager.

Responsibilities include guiding students from admission to degree completion, coordinating course enrollment, tracking progress, and supporting events such as the Research