Remote Academic & Degree Advisor

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Education support

Job summary

SDSU Global Campus seeks an Academic & Degree Coordinator to help students navigate their academic journey. The role evaluates applications, reviews transcripts, determines admission eligibility, and explains how prior coursework applies toward degree completion.

The position combines policy expertise with personalized student support, supporting pathways from admission through graduation in a flexible, online-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in student services or higher education administration with interpretation of regulations and policies.
• Expertise in interpreting and explaining CSU and university policies and degree requirements.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, databases, and student information systems.
• Experience with transcript evaluation, course articulation, and degree audits.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications and academic records to determine admission eligibility for SDSU Global Campus programs.
• Review transcripts and articulate coursework to determine progress toward degree requirements.
• Advise students and staff on admission, policies, and degree pathways.
• Interpret CSU, university, and community college requirements for individual situations.
• Maintain accurate student records and support evaluations and enrollment processes.

Skills

Student services

Policy interpretation

MS Office

Student information systems

Transcript evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIMS/R

PeopleSoft

uAchieve

CollegeSource

Job description

SDSU Global Campus seeks an Academic & Degree Coordinator to help students navigate their academic journey. The role evaluates applications, reviews transcripts, determines admission eligibility, and explains how prior coursework applies toward degree completion.

The position combines policy expertise with personalized student support, supporting pathways from admission through graduation in a flexible, online-friendly environment.