Academic Success Advisor

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY • 6h ago

Job Title: Academic Success Advisor Department: School of Nursing

Location: 470 Skyview Centre Pkwy,Rochester, NY 14622Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift, Monday to Friday

POSITION SUMMARY: The Academic Success Advisor provides structured, policy-based academic advising to support student progression, program completion, and successful transfer. This role assists students in understanding program requirements, selecting appropriate courses, navigating degree pathways, and making informed decisions about academic options. The Advisor ensures students remain on track for timely completion by monitoring academic progress, interpreting degree audits, and facilitating connections with institutional resources. The advisor's work is non-instructional and focuses on guidance, compliance, and academic navigation, rather than skill development or teaching. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Planning & Degree Progression

Advise students individually and in groups on course selection, registration, sequencing, program requirements, and academic policies.

Conduct degree audits and monitor student progress toward completion, identifying unmet requirements and necessary adjustments.

Guide students in understanding credit requirements, prerequisites, progression rules, long-range plans, and graduation eligibility.

Educate students on the implications of academic decisions (e.g., add/drop, withdrawal, program change, part-time vs. full-time status).

Provide accurate interpretation of curriculum maps, catalog information, and accreditation-aligned program requirements.

Transfer & Pathway Navigation

Assist students in exploring transfer opportunities and understanding articulation agreements and credit transfer policies.

Consult with transfer institutions regarding degree requirements, admission processes, and transferability of coursework.

Support students in planning for smooth transfer by aligning course selection with long-term educational goals.

Tracks transfer data

Student Progress Monitoring & Support

Identify students who may be off-track academically and initiate outreach to provide timely guidance.

Refer students to appropriate support services (e.g., financial aid, accessibility services, registrar, career services, experiential learning) when needs fall outside advising scope.

Maintain consistent communication with faculty, program directors, and student services to ensure coordinated support for student progression.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, confidential advising records, degree audits, and student files

Participate in departmental and institutional committees as assigned.

Recommend improvements to advising processes, communication tools, and workflow efficiencies.

Remain current with institutional policies, program updates, regulatory requirements, and transfer pathways.

Engage in ongoing professional development related to academic advising and student progression.

Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in academic advising, student records, or higher education administrative functions preferred.

Academic advising certification (e.g., NACADA) within two years of hire is recommended.

Ability to interpret academic policies, degree audits, and transfer requirements.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal communication and the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.

High attention to detail and accuracy in interpreting academic requirements and policies.

Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality in all interactions.

Effective collaborator with faculty, student services, and leadership teams.

Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a student-centered approach.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

None required.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$58,656.00 - $63,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14622

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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