Academic Advisor – Hybrid

WashU IT

. Provide in-depth advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,700 - $82,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Academic Advising and Student Retention while effectively managing student records and ensuring compliance with policies such as FERPA. Capable of organizing student engagement events and collaborating with university partners to enhance graduate student success.

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Academic AdvisingStudent RetentionCurriculum DevelopmentFERPA ComplianceOral Communications

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ConsultingEnrollment ManagementTranscript EvaluationStudent Records ManagementStudent Accommodation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationMulticultural EnvironmentsPolicies & ProceduresGraduate EducationDegree Completion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-depth advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion
Advise graduate students on programs, curriculum, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures
Assess holistic student needs, provide support, and refer students to appropriate campus partners
Respond to communications in a timely manner
Work closely with University partners in the best interest of students
Organize and maintain student files
Coordinate incoming and outgoing communications
Plan student engagement opportunities and events on and off campus
Represent the department at orientation, commencement, and other events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
3 years of relevant experience
Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and, as applicable, other checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks
Ability to work in a normal office environment
Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred skills: Academic Advising, ADA Compliance, Curriculum Consulting, Curriculum Development, Enrollment Management, Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA), Higher Education Admissions, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Student Accommodation, Student Records Management, Student Retention, Transcript Evaluation, Written Communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years