Academic Advisor

POSITION: Academic Advisor

HOURS/STATUS: Full Time (40 hours per week), some early evenings

START DATE: July 2025

REPORTS TO: Dean of Student Services

LOCATION: Wauwatosa Campus

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401k, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. Apply today!

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, this individual will have the following essential job duties and responsibilities:

Advise students based on program requirements, academic and financial aid guidelines, and test results

Schedule students in a timely fashion according to program planning grids

Work closely with academic program directors to address student issues to positively impact persistence and graduation rates

Achieve persistence and conversion goals for the respective programs

Monitor attendance and grade reports and follow up with students, program director, financial aid, and/or admissions

Initiate and provide ongoing guidance to students whose grades, attendance, and/or personal barriers put them at risk

Build and nurture ongoing relationships with students and other departments

Coordinate 3-4 student activities per semester such as Student Appreciation, Student Engagement and Student Recognition events

Assist in leading registration campaigns to encourage early registration, book orders, etc.

Assist in coordination and participation of new student orientation each semester

All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree is helpful.

Previous experience working with college aged students in an educational environment is helpful

Exceptional customer service, active listening, and collaboration skills

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Ability to maintain and report on student data and adjust plans quickly, as needed

An outgoing, approachable style and a passion for helping students succeed

Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning

Ability to function effectively as part of a team to meet overall campus goals

Available to work required hours to meet needs of programs and students

Ability to make meaningful and positive connections with diverse student body in a career college environment

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please upload resume during electronic application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.