Senior Academic Advisor – Student Success & Retention

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

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.