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Academic Advisor II


Job Location:

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
  • Provides academic advising and student success support to undergraduate students in the School of Communication and Media supporting academic progress policy navigation and timely degree completion.

  • Collaborates with CCFA advising team faculty and campus partners to support advising graduation and compliance processes.

  • Manages admissions-related processes supports recruitment initiatives maintains student records and ensures compliance with university policies and deadlines.



Responsibilities

Academic Advising & Student Support

  • Advises and counsels students regarding course selection appropriate to their major and general educational goals.

  • Monitors student progress toward degree completion ensuring compliance with university policies procedures and deadlines.

  • Administers and coordinates new student orientation with CCFA advisors.

  • Provides referral services as appropriate to support student success.

Recruitment Support

  • Leads and assists with recruitment efforts and other admissions-related events in coordination with CCFA recruitment staff.

Records & Reporting

  • Develops and maintains accurate and current student records.

  • Assist in compiling reports in coordination with college and university staff.

  • Provide graduation checkout services and degree certification processes for undergraduate students.

Supervision & Student Success Systems

  • Maintains and updates information within the Student Success Center and related tracking systems.

Faculty & Administrative Collaboration

  • Consults regularly with school faculty and administrators regarding course requirements student concerns curriculum matters and related issues.

Other Duties



Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field

  • Two (2) years of appropriate experience.

  • Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in academic advising in higher education.

  • Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Experience supporting recruitment or admissions functions.

  • Graduate degree in any field/experience working with graduate students

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.




Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


About Company

The University of Memphis ;is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University ;serves a population of nearly 20,000 ;students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. ;The ... View more

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