Academic Advisor/Counselor Senior

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

About the University of Michigan School of Public Health:
Since 1941, the University of Michigan School of Public Health has been pursuing a healthier, more equitable world through education, research and action. We work with compassion, innovation and inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact.

Ranked among the top schools of public health in the country, we train more than 1,300 graduate and undergraduate students each year. With more than 190 faculty and researchers across six academic departments and numerous collaborative centers and institutes, we produce impactful research aimed at finding lasting solutions to pressing public health problems.

Compassion, innovation, and inclusion drive our faculty, staff, students, and more than 19,000 alumni to pursue positive change and improve the health of the world.

About the Role:
As the Undergraduate Academic Advisor within the Office of Educational Programs, you will be the primary academic advisor to students in the majors and minors. In addition to individual and group advising, you will maintain accurate academic records. You will also support pre-health students, plan events, and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners. Furthermore, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the undergraduate program.

You manage academic advising priorities, address complex student needs and programmatic challenges, and recommend improvements to advising practices, student support services, and undergraduate program operations.

You will report to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Education.

You will work a hybrid work schedule, working three days per week on-site in Ann Arbor, MI. This role will require some travel for recruitment events, including infrequent out of state travel or local events.

Review the full job description here: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/284944/academic-advisorcounselor-s…

Responsibilities*
- Provide student-centered academic advising to 350+ undergraduate students, including those pursuing public health majors, minors, and pre-health pathways
- Guide students through academic planning, course selection, degree requirements, university policies, and progress toward graduation
- Maintain student records, review degree audits, evaluate transfer credits, and approve degree completion
- Support pre-health students with prerequisite planning, application preparation, and educational resources
- Identify and address student needs, providing referrals and collaborating with campus partners to support academic success
- Coordinate student orientation, engagement plans, and communications related to academic requirements, deadlines, and opportunities
- Support undergraduate recruitment efforts, including advising prospective students and participating in recruitment events
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners on projects that enhance academic advising, student success, and undergraduate programs

Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience advising, coaching, or mentoring students in an academic or student support environment
- Experience with project/event management, collaborating with students, campus partners, and advising teams
- Familiarity with Student Administration Systems, Google tools, and systems for tracking and advising students

How to Apply:
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/284944/academic-advisorcounselor-s…
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.