Senior Academic Advisor for High-Risk Student Success

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

spouses and/or eligible dependents

Job summary

Lamar University invites applications for the Academic Advisor role to support students through enrollment, coursework, and graduation. The position emphasizes helping high-risk students by offering personalized advising and strategic academic planning.

Responsibilities include guiding course selection, monitoring progress with degree audits, and ensuring compliance with university policies. This role involves data reporting and active participation in outreach and student engagement events on

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of academic advising or similar role in higher education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to students, focusing on high-risk individuals, through initial enrollment, course completion, and re-enrollment each term.
• Assist students in selecting appropriate courses, developing academic plans, and understanding degree requirements.
• Ensure that university policies and state mandates are followed in advising and enrollment processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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Job description

Lamar University invites applications for the Academic Advisor role to support students through enrollment, coursework, and graduation. The position emphasizes helping high-risk students by offering personalized advising and strategic academic planning.

Responsibilities include guiding course selection, monitoring progress with degree audits, and ensuring compliance with university policies. This role involves data reporting and active participation in outreach and student engagement events on