Senior Academic Advisor: Degree Progress & Transfer

CP16 Plymouth State University; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to conduct degree reviews and junior audits for all students working toward degree completion. The role also handles advising for readmitted, study away, and past inactive students who still have credits, and manages undeclared and transfer student caseloads.

The position represents the Academic Affairs Committee and requires coordinating with advisors, faculty, and program coordinators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advising, higher education, or related field.
• Experience advising students and coaching progress toward degree completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems within complex degree requirements.
• Proficiency with educational technology tools and student databases.

Responsibilities

• Degree Reviews/Junior Audits: review records to outline requirements for degree completion and advise on course adjustments or retakes.
• Monitor Degree Program Changes: assist stop-out students, help create personalized academic plans, and advise on alternatives.
• Study Away & Transfer Advising: advise on eligibility, credit transfer, and degree planning for incoming transfer students; manage transcripts and credit awards.
• Additional Advising/Responsibilities: oversee undeclared/business student caseloads, advisor assignments, reinstatement after non-payment, and open advising for all students.

Skills

Student advising

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technology proficiency

Degree progress knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DegreeWorks

myPlymouth

Registration portal

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Job description

Plymouth State University seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to conduct degree reviews and junior audits for all students working toward degree completion. The role also handles advising for readmitted, study away, and past inactive students who still have credits, and manages undeclared and transfer student caseloads.

The position represents the Academic Affairs Committee and requires coordinating with advisors, faculty, and program coordinators.