Academic Advisor

Join the TRIO Team and Make a Difference! This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about student success and education! As part of our team, you'll play a key role in providing assessment and academic support, managing student groups, and balancing the needs of students with institutional priorities. You'll help guide students through important milestones like postsecondary entrance, financial aid applications, and career exploration, all while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. With your expertise in program design, recruitment strategies, and problem-solving under pressure, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students—especially those from low-income and first-generation backgrounds. Your strong communication skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and enthusiasm for student development will be essential in ensuring a positive and engaging experience for everyone involved. If you're looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge, leadership, and creativity while working in a fast-paced, student-centered environment, we'd love to have you join our team! To thrive in this role, applicants must be able to work assigned hours and be dependable. They also must be able to work with staff, students, participants’ parents/guardians and community members while supporting general program activities and able to work with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. They must also have strong interpersonal skills, be able to use a variety of technology and computer programs used around campus, be able to work independently with minimum supervision with high school students of varying abilities, and be able to positively represent the institution and the program. A master’s degree may be helpful for applicants but is not required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Alaska Drivers License is also required. Position Details: This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus and a high school in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, term funded, 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 79, based on education and experience. We review applications on a rolling basis. 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. This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion. 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. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business. #J-18808-Ljbffr