Full Time Academic Advisor

Full Time Academic Advisor

Salary

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Location

Campus - To be determined by department, MI

Job Type

Faculty Non-Teaching

Job Number

202301357

Department

Dean of Student Success

Division

Counseling and Academic Advising

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MCCFO

Salary Range

$71,670.60 - $85,683.19 (2026-27 Contract Salary Schedule)

Position Level

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Consistent with the MCCFO collective bargaining agreement.

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions

HOURS: Hours and organization of work week as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement and based on the needs of the department. The work schedule for counselors shall be two hundred twenty-five (225) duty days with eleven (11) holidays, as outlined in the MCCFO contract, working all-year round. The number of service hours to be scheduled per week shall equal 35 hours per week, exclusive of lunch hours WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel between campuses and off-campus locations may be required for campus liaison and professional meeting activities.

Supervision

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Associate Dean, Counseling & Academic Advising. SUPERVISION GIVEN: May give direction to adjunct Academic Advisors as assigned.

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Job Function

The Academic Advisor provides holistic advising that supports and advocates for students as they progress toward completing their academic objectives. As part of the Counseling and Academic Advising Department, this role is dedicated to supporting declared/established students who have identified a specific Macomb Community College degree or certificate or have selected a transfer institution and major as their academic goal while fostering persistence, progress, and completion. Through comprehensive, student-centered guidance and intentional support, this position plays a key role in advancing student success and promoting equitable academic outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Student Success & Coordinated Care

• Serve as part of the Student Success Team using an outreach approach of coordinated care to support students.
• Provide comprehensive academic and transfer advising services to established (decided) enrolled students, as well as prospective individuals seeking general information about Macomb.
• Provide first semester course planning for new students, helping them with course suggestions based on academic preparation, assessment results, and program pathways.
• In alignment with the Standard of Care operations, deliver proactive services via in-person, virtual, phone, walk-in, group, and online modalities in response to student needs, enrollment trends, and changing campus environments.
• Utilize a caseload approach within a student success team including but not limited to monitoring, proactive outreach, referring and maintaining timely and accurate documentation of student interactions, communications, and progress to support continuous improvement and compliance.

Academic and Transfer Goals

• Academic and Transfer Goals
• Provide personalized support using data-informed practices to proactively monitor, track and support and assist students in succeeding in their academic pursuits and/or transfer goals.
• Maintain familiarity with updated and accurate information about Macomb's degree/certificate programs and transfer information.
• Utilize transfer agreements and other transfer resources to support students with their transfer plan.
• Provide academic advising support to students enrolled in a declared program who are not planning to transfer upon program completion.
• Conduct unofficial degree audits.

Academic & Holistic Support

• Provide proactive, holistic student support through counseling referrals, academic alert interventions, and connections to campus and community resources.
• Support students on academic or financial aid probation and those requiring specialized academic monitoring.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and counseling services to support student success, including referring exploratory (undecided) students for career planning.
• Interpret and communicate college policies, procedures, and students' rights and responsibilities.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Model ethical, professional academic advising practices and collaboration across departments and divisions.
• Lead initiatives, design workshops, and training for Academic Advisors and staff.
• Support onboarding, and development of adjunct Academic Advisors.
• Participate and serve as a representative for counseling and academic advising at outreach events and activities, such as new student orientations, as appropriate.
• Attend transfer events to remain updated with transfer information when applicable.
• Serve as on faculty committees and campus liaison roles to promote inclusive practices
• Participate actively in individual and team professional development opportunities to enhance skills, remain current with best practices, and support continuous improvement in advising and counseling services.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities in alignment with the Student Services Unit, the departmental goals, and the MCCFO collective bargaining agreement.

Education

Bachelors degree required.

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in centralized academic advising or student service-related work.

Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their eligible dependents including health, dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage, and optional benefits of a health savings and dependent care and/or flexible spending accounts. We also offer full-time employee's options for retirement, deferred compensation plans, life and voluntary insurances, short-term disability, tuition waivers and reimbursement and paid holidays.

To learn more visit our Bargaining Unit Information page

https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html

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Do you have a Bachelors degree OR HIGHER?

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Do you have a Minimum of three (3) years' experience in centralized academic advising or student service-related work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html