Academic Advisor and Planner

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Division: VP Student Engagement Success

Opening Date: 07/01/2026

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Number: BGSU01747

Department: VP Student Engagement Success

Closing: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The Academic Advisor and Planner is part of the broad team of professional academic advising staff at the University, as well as the specific team of advising staff in the assigned college or advising department. Under the direction of the immediate supervisor and in accordance with University academic advising strategies, Academic Advisor and Planners provide essential support and service to students and contribute to the University's goals of promoting student learning, development and success, as well as student persistence and timely graduation.

The primary responsibilities of the Academic Advisor and Planner are to provide comprehensive academic advising and degree planning guidance to an assigned group and wide variety of undergraduate students with broad backgrounds and experiences. Additionally, this staff member will participate and assist with both university and college recruitment and retention efforts, serve on university and college committees, and participate in university and college-specific training and development.

Essential Functions

Advising

Advise current and prospective students within an assigned college/academic program on course planning, major selection, degree requirements, university policies and procedures, and career planning related to students' academic goals and registration procedures

Utilize current and emerging technology and available data to complete essential academic advising duties, processes, and communication with students to support and foster retention, persistence, and success (e.g. CSS/MyBGSU, EAB/SSC, early alert, DARS, Schedule Planner, Pathway Planner, Canvas, SharePoint, Query, etc.)

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