Academic Advisor

Summary:

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Duration: 3 Month Contract
• Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
• Pay Rate: $27–$32 per hour, based on experience
• 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day)

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic counseling on curriculum, degree requirements, transfer credit, academic progress, and graduation clearance.
• Maintain student records and coordinate registration, grading, enrollment verification, degree progress, petitions, and related activities.
• Evaluate students’ academic, administrative, or personal concerns and connect them with appropriate university resources.
• Support graduate recruitment and admission efforts led by the Academy’s Academic Program Administrator.
• Coordinate, host, and support virtual and in-person information sessions, admitted-student programs, and other graduate recruitment and admissions events.
• Prepare applications for review and manage application data using university application systems and CRM.
• Advise prospective applicants and applicants on the admission process, academic program requirements, financial aid options, and sample career outcomes of alumni.
• Maintain currency on policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to admission, financial aid, registration, transfer credit evaluation, and course and degree requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends for events as necessary.
• Proficient skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, service-oriented operation.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in higher education, preferably in graduate admissions, recruitment, or academic advising.
• Experience using company’s Student Information System (SIS), application management systems, and CRM platforms.
• Experience supporting international students and familiarity with F-1 visa regulations.