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Academic Advisor (Undergraduate Academic Affairs)
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$75,984 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- 4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $55,800
- $97,600 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Committee work Student progress monitoring Student resource provision Student caseload management Educational administrative software Graduation requirements management Student mentoring Faculty collaboration Caseload management Experience working with graduate students Student record keeping Developmental academic advising Student database management Data analysis skills Process improvement Student information system Mid-level Master's degree Policy & process development Experience working with undergraduate students Data management Working with students Document review Events management 1 year Customer information system software Training Student progress notes Student academic progress tracking Full Job Description Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition
ID 121935
Date Created July 24, 2026 Job Function Academic Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Full Time ScheduleM-F, 37.5
hrs wkly Worksite 01-MD:
Homewood Campus Work Modality Hybrid:
On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex:
3-4 out of 5 days/week) The Whiting School of Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor to work closely with a caseload of students, graduate and/or undergraduate, and assist them holistically with academic planning, course registration, academic strategies, selecting majors, concentrations, and minors, and developing post-graduation plans. This role troubleshoots academic problems, monitors academic progress and academic standing, and advises on policies and procedures. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Academic Advising Help students navigate their academic experience by assisting with proactive academic planning, creative problem solving, and connections to academic resources. Work with students holistically to help them meet their personal and academic goals and to help find solutions for personal, social, financial, and academic probations. Assist students with course registration, academic strategies, selecting majors and minors, and developing post-graduation plans. Track student progress by generating reports, examining student data, and connecting with students about registration, grades, and graduation to support their success and retention. View and manage early warning flags by providing outreach to students and communicating with faculty. Troubleshoot problems with registration and refer students to support services to facilitate success. Advise students on academic opportunities and requirements, policies, and procedures. Provide early interventions, identifying and communicating with 'high priority' students identified by faculty in each academic term. May meet with students on academic probation and those whose suspension has been reinstated to conduct a self-assessment and academic success plan. Monitor students' academic progress to advise them of their academic standing. Communicate to students the process and deadlines for graduation processing. Create and maintain accurate academic records through degree audit software and SIS, document student meetings and notes in the student information database. Programming, Projects, & Collaboration Conduct group advising sessions, advising workshops, and/or co-sponsor events with faculty and other support offices. Work closely with key campus partners (Registrar, Life Design, Financial Aid, Student Life, Residential Life) to ensure that this role functions effectively in connecting advisees to campus resources. Participate in Advising and campus-wide working groups and committees. Work on projects to continually improve the service of academic advising and the training and development of academic advisors. Perform other related duties as requested. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree Three year's experience Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency Academic Policies and Procedures- Developing Advising
- Developing Database Management and Analysis
- Developing Financial Aid Systems
- Developing Oral and Written Communications
- Developing Organizational Skills
- Developing Student CRM
- Developing Student Systems
- Developing The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title:
Academic Advisor Role/Level/Range:
ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range:
$55,800- $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.