Senior Academic Advisor - 7 Positions

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking a dedicated Senior Academic Advisor to support upper-division undergraduate students with holistic advising and coaching. The advisor will guide students through academic requirements and institutional processes while fostering engagement and retention through relationship-building and program development. This role requires managing a student caseload independently and engaging in proactive outreach to enhance student success. Ideal candidates will be skilled in fostering student relationships and creating supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Supports upper-division undergraduate students through holistic advising and coaching.
• Guides students in navigating academic requirements and institutional processes.
• Fosters student engagement and retention through relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student caseload independently.
• Develop programs targeting student success.
• Conduct proactive outreach to enhance student engagement.

Job description

Overview

The Senior Academic Advisor supports the success of upper-division undergraduate students through holistic advising, coaching, and targeted interventions. Working with limited supervision, the role guides students in navigating academic requirements and institutional processes. This position fosters student engagement and retention through relationship-building, program development, and proactive outreach while independently managing a student caseload.

Link: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/557502/senior-academic-advisor-7-position?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11267

Equal Employment Statement

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.