Student Success & Career Advisor

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, &

PTO & holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University in the United States is seeking an Academic and Career Advisor to provide integrated academic and career advising to undergraduate students. The advisor supports persistence, timely progression, graduation, and post-graduate outcomes through proactive advising, data-informed outreach, and high-impact student success practices.

As part of the Office of Undergraduate Studies, you will collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, and advising colleagues to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in academic advising, student success, higher education, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive, student-centered academic and career advising using scheduled appointments, targeted outreach, and early alert interventions.
• Guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, registration processes, and academic standing expectations.
• Support students in major exploration, decision-making, and alignment of academic choices with career interests and goals.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources and track follow-through.
• Document advising interactions accurately and consistently in the student information system.
• Monitor academic progress and intervene when students show risk indicators.
• Contribute to retention, progression, and graduation efforts.
• Integrate career readiness conversations into advising interactions and collaborate with career services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgment

Emotional regulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student Information Systems

Advising Platforms

Data Dashboards

Job description

Howard University in the United States is seeking an Academic and Career Advisor to provide integrated academic and career advising to undergraduate students. The advisor supports persistence, timely progression, graduation, and post-graduate outcomes through proactive advising, data-informed outreach, and high-impact student success practices.

As part of the Office of Undergraduate Studies, you will collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, and advising colleagues to support student