Senior Academic Advisor: Degree Progress & Transfers

University System of New Hampshire; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University invites applicants for the Senior Academic Advisor position, responsible for conducting degree reviews and junior audits so students understand time to degree completion. The role administers advisor assignments and serves as the main contact for readmitted, study away, and past inactive students with credits remaining.

The advisor will also handle advising for undeclared and transfer students, maintain an advising caseload, and participate as the representative for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in advising, higher education, human resources, program administration or related field.
• Experience coaching and advising students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and student database software.
• Familiarity with degree planning and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Degree Reviews/Junior Audits: outline completed and outstanding requirements for degree completion.
• Credits Left to Finish: assist stop-out students and finalize personalized academic plans.
• Study Away & Transfer Advising: coordinate with study abroad and transfer students on credits and planning.
• Additional Advising/Responsibilities: oversee advisor assignments and assist with SAP and course sequencing.

Skills

Coaching & Advising

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Degree program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DegreeWorks

myPlymouth

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Job description

Plymouth State University invites applicants for the Senior Academic Advisor position, responsible for conducting degree reviews and junior audits so students understand time to degree completion. The role administers advisor assignments and serves as the main contact for readmitted, study away, and past inactive students with credits remaining.

The advisor will also handle advising for undeclared and transfer students, maintain an advising caseload, and participate as the representative for the