The University of Alaska Southeast School of Education (SOE) is seeking an Academic Advisor to join our team on the Juneau campus. This is an in-person position supporting current and prospective students pursuing teacher or administrator certification through our educator preparation programs. As the primary advising contact for students in the SOE, you will help students navigate degree requirements, course planning, university policies, and Alaska teacher certification requirements while providing guidance that supports their academic success. This position also collaborates with faculty, staff, and other university partners on enrollment management, student outreach, recruiting, and degree completion, while contributing to a student-centered environment dedicated to preparing Alaska's future educators.
The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with students and is able to build positive, professional relationships with a range of people. Success in this role requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to details, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and confidential student records. Experience navigating higher education processes, interpreting policies, and collaborating with faculty and campus partners will help you excel, along with a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and supporting student success. Familiarity with Google Workspace and student information systems is beneficial.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited post-secondary institution and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This may include academic advising or one year of working with college students on issues such as advising, academic success, academic coaching, counseling, orientation, student support, financial aid, or retention services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using databases such as Banner, OnBase and/or Navigate (EAB)
Knowledge and skills for using DegreeWorks or similar degree tracking system.
Experience working with faculty and students on a college/university campus
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
We review applications on a rolling bases. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
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- ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle Nakamura, UAS School of Education Administrative Manager, at [email protected].
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [email protected].
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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [email protected] / 907-786-1214 or [email protected].
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [email protected].
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [email protected].
