A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your:

• Specific interest in this position, and;
• Skills and experience which directly relate to this position

Note: In order for the career portal system to accept the cover letter, please include this as the first page of your resume document, so that you are submitting only ONE combined document. This combined document will be reviewed to assess how you meet the shared qualifications.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising within the Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs, the Academic Advisor supports students throughout their academic journey by providing academic advising, resources, and programming to promote student success, retention, and a timely degree completion. We are looking for a student-focused person who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You will foster an inclusive, supportive environment for students of diverse backgrounds and will work with staff and faculty to strengthen the campus community. Responsibilities include offering academic support, connecting students with tutoring and other resources, and developing responsive programming to meet student needs. For a full job description, click here.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities. You will have the potential for a hybrid schedule with a remote option up to 2 days/week (with Wednesdays being a required in-office day). Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on our needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

The School of Kinesiology is the fourth largest school at the University of Michigan - the top public research institution in the country. Currently, we have three undergraduate majors, five graduate degree programs, and 28 research labs and centers. We are proud to occupy the fully-renovated School of Kinesiology Building, a 221,600 gross square foot space adjacent to the Diag. It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; read more about us here.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

• Assist students as they define, plan and achieve their educational goals including advising a caseload of students on degree requirements
• Advise students on strategies that promote academic and professional success and empower students to take self-responsibility
• Be proficient, knowledgeable, and stay current on curricular changes in all three degree programs (Applied Exercise Science, Movement Science, Sport Management)
• Assist students experiencing academic difficulties, including those with transitional and health issues, and provide referrals to campus resources such as financial aid, tutoring and study groups, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Services for Students with Disabilities; maintain student confidentiality
• Use your working knowledge of career trends, curricular requirements, and graduate school entrance requirements
• Understand and implement the core values of the National Academic Advising Association and best practices related to the advising role
• Be a collaborative member of our team assisting with programs, workshops, group advising, educational programs and events throughout the year
• Contribute to the design and delivery of workshops, drop-in and group advising, educational programs.
• Handle complex student-focused issues and projects across the team
• Participate and serve on university and school-wide committees
• Conduct degree audits, complete relevant student-related forms and update print/web resources

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience related to counseling (academic, educational, personal), academic advising, student services, or student records management
• Applied experience with project management best practices and organizational skills
• Intermediate level proficiency using student information systems
• Demonstrated experience supporting students from a variety of identities (both personal and social identities), cultures, backgrounds and ideologies with a commitment towards inclusion
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Google collaboration tools
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The general salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000, with eligibility to participate in the school's 2026 merit program. An offer may be extended outside of this range based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Benefits are included with this position.

There is the potential for us to hire up to three Academic Advisors with this position.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.