Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Pathways & Enrollment

Alaska Pacific University; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Pacific University seeks an Academic Advisor to assist undergraduates with initial academic advising and to help develop registration plans aligned with students’ goals. The role guides students to campus resources and supports orientations and ongoing student success initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Enrollment Services, monitoring enrollment and academics, and serving as a bridge between faculty and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, counseling, health sciences, or related field.
• Experience advising or counseling students is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enrollment and advising to help students register and plan schedules.
• Monitor student enrollments, schedules, and academic performance.
• Act as liaison between faculty and students and guide to appropriate contacts.
• Support campus orientations and ongoing student success initiatives.
• Maintain communications about scheduling, registration, and student services.
• Support Early Alert to identify and assist at-risk students.
• Update and improve advising content on the APU website.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, counseling, health sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student information systems

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Customer service / advising

Job description

Alaska Pacific University seeks an Academic Advisor to assist undergraduates with initial academic advising and to help develop registration plans aligned with students’ goals. The role guides students to campus resources and supports orientations and ongoing student success initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Enrollment Services, monitoring enrollment and academics, and serving as a bridge between faculty and students.