Academic Advisor Apply Now **How to Apply** A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations. **Job Summary** The Ross School of Business Office of Undergraduate Programs is the home to one of the nation's leading undergraduate business programs, providing students with an exposure to business disciplines within a broad liberal arts education. The Office of Undergraduate Programs houses admissions, academic advising and curriculum support functions; the Office also oversees and coordinates the current students' experience and provides community outreach programs to high school students and U-M first-year students. Learn more about RossHERE. (https://michiganross.umich.edu/) This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI. May require work during early mornings, nights, or weekends. Domestic travel may be required. This role has the ability to be filled at the Associate Level, there are more details on required qualifications for each level outlined below as well as in the full Job Description linkedhere. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QRU899NZp1vCQxqh7HVuQN5v2VXRv0Ed/view) For questions about this role, email [email protected] . **What You'll Do** **Purpose:** You will provide academic advising to current students, potential majors, and minors, offering guidance on curriculum matters, major exploration, university policies, and non-academic factors affecting academic performance. Through one-on-one and group sessions, the advisor supports students in developing long-term academic plans and career goals, assists with course selection, and ensures academic, personal, and professional success. You will discuss post-graduation opportunities, developing tailored strategies for career goals, and referring students to university resources, including psychoeducational assessments when applicable. You will report directly to the Associate Director of Academic Advising. **Why Work at Michigan?** **Benefits at the University of Michigan** In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: + Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days) + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability coverage + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses + Flexible Work Program + Ross Onsite Fitness Center **Responsibilities*** **Academic Advising (55-65%)** + Provide personalized academic advising on course selection, degree requirements, majors/minors, and university policies to undergraduate students pursuing the BBA degree or Business Minor. + Help students create academic plans aligned with their goals and ensure degree completion. + Verify academic records to confirm requirements for minor releases and degree conferral. + Evaluate course applicability for degrees, including study abroad and transfer credits, and communicate decisions to students and offices. + Conduct academic progress reviews for athletic certification in compliance with NCAA policies (if applicable). + Advise specialized student groups or career paths requiring advanced expertise, such as dual degrees, pre-professional or pre-graduate tracks. + Maintain confidential advising records in compliance with university policies, including FERPA. **Student Success and Development (20-25%)** + Advise students on balancing academics with personal and professional goals. + Identify challenges and connect students with campus resources such as tutoring, career services, and other University support services. + Schedule advising meetings and follow up to ensure students receive necessary support. + Be the primary contact for new students during orientation, addressing both academic and non-academic concerns. + Provide early intervention and support for at-risk students to develop strategies for academic success. + Guide students in setting and achieving career goals, and advise on post-graduation opportunities. + Assist and serve as a contact for students with unanticipated emergency situations, communicating with students, faculty, and other University units to provide students with support and appropriate resources. **Collaboration and Program Development (10-15%)** + Collaborate with the advising team to share information through workshops, websites, and emails. + Help coordinate advising programs, including orientation, and student support workshops. + Collaborate with other OUP/Ross units and participate in events that support the undergraduate student experience, including welcome events, commencement, and other student programming. + Work with campus advising and student support networks on initiatives and programs (e.g., ACUM). **Technology, Data, and Assessment (5-10%)** + Track advising metrics and student progress, contributing to reports on outcomes, retention, and program success. + Use tracking systems to monitor academic progress and ensure students stay on track for graduation. + Help develop assessments and surveys to improve advising services. **Required Qualifications*** + Intermediate Advisor Level: + Bachelor's degree + 2+ years of experience in a related field such as academic advising, counseling(academic, educational, or personal), student services, student records management, or mentoring college students. + Ability to guide students in academic planning, career development and campus resources. + Proficiency in Google docs, sheets and slides and Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint plus other database, email and calendar-keeping software and technologies is required. + Associate Advisor Level: + Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience. + Experience in a related field such as academic advising, counseling (academic, educational, or personal), student services, student records management, or mentoring college students. + Proficiency in Google docs, sheets and slides and Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint plus other database, email and calendar-keeping software and technologies is required. **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **Additional Information** **Salary Information:** Depending on your qualifications, this position may be filled at the Intermediate or Associate level. Associate level posting range: $45,100 - $53,000. Intermediate level posting range: $52,300 - $64,550. These posting ranges reflect multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, **it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range** . Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation. **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 259226 **Working Title** Academic Advisor **Job Title** Academic Advisor/Couns Inter **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** School Bus Admin **Department** ROSS SCH Undergrad Programs **Posting Begin/End Date** 1/22/2025 - 2/05/2025 **Salary** $52,300.00 - $64,550.00 **Career Interest** Academic & Student Services Apply Now