Senior Academic Advisor - Lead Student Success & Programs

CP11 University of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Manchester is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to support student success, retention, and degree completion. The role delivers proactive, relationship-based advising to a diverse undergraduate population and leads advising and registration initiatives, new student orientation, and related programs.

You will collaborate with faculty, Admissions, and campus partners, supervise staff, mentor the advising team, and help shape a student-centered experience across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field such as academic advising, counseling or student development.
• Three years of experience working directly with students in academic advising.
• Proven commitment to student-centered advising and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Programming and administrative responsibilities.
• Supervise Sr. Administrative Assistant position.
• Support Manchester's Pre-Health Post-Bacc program by collaborating with Admissions to host information sessions and make admission decisions.
• Coordinate undeclared advising initiatives for Manchester students and develop major and career exploration events.
• Oversee advising and registration periods and communicate with students and advisors.
• Provide staffing recommendations for walk-in advising based on unregistered students.
• Coordinate advising participation in recruiting and admissions events.
• Lead orientation-related advising activities and pre-registration of new students.
• In the absence of the director, provide leadership to the advising office and serve as Manchester representative on university forums.
• Participate in NACADA activities and pursue certification in Appreciative Advising.

Skills

Student advising

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Orientation events

Education

Master's degree in related field such as academic advising, counseling or student development

Tools

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Job description

University of New Hampshire in Manchester is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to support student success, retention, and degree completion. The role delivers proactive, relationship-based advising to a diverse undergraduate population and leads advising and registration initiatives, new student orientation, and related programs.

You will collaborate with faculty, Admissions, and campus partners, supervise staff, mentor the advising team, and help shape a student-centered experience across