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Posted: 05-Feb-26
Location: Flint, Michigan
Internal Number: 273602
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.
Job Summary
The School of Nursing is looking for an Academic Advisor Intermediate, reporting to the Director of Student Services.
Academic Advisors are necessary to contributing to the success of our nursing students. Advisors participate in a student caseload from the beginning, monitoring academic progress, coordinating with faculty, academic support services and other University resources.
Responsibilities*
Advising and Retention
You will advise current and prospective nursing students on prerequisites, curriculum, general education, transfer credits, and other matters to fulfill the School of Nursing and University requirements for degree completion.
You will counsel on course selection and program progression through the entirety of the program from admission to graduation to include a caseload of pre-nursing students interested in nursing.
You will meet with new-admitted first time college (FTIAC) students to complete required college student inventories to support retention.
You will inform students on process for petitions to the Academic Standards Committee, University Appeal Committee, Fee Appeal Committee for matters related to progression, registration, and financial aid/student accounts.
You will meet with graduating student cohorts regarding honors/awards, graduation ceremonies, application for registered nurse licensure, and other graduation matters.
Admissions
You will work collaboratively with the Undergraduate advising team and the Undergraduate Admissions Committee to collect and process secondary admission materials and help facilitate a holistic admissions process.
You will meet with applicants not selected for admission, offer advice on how to improve their application, provide referral to resources, and additional career counseling.
Administrative
You will collaborate with SON personnel to promote recruitment within high schools, promoting opportunities for careers in nursing.
You will collaborate with the Office of Admissions, Student Success Center, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure student records are complete and accurate.
You will be a member of the Nursing Admissions Committee with a focus on pre-licensure program selection.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Business, Nursing, Student Affairs or other relevant disciplines
- Two or more years of experience advising students in an academic setting relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
103753 - Academic Advisor/Counselor Associate (Hybrid)
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Less than two years of relevant experience advising students in an academic setting relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
- This underfill Academic Advisor/Counselor Associate position has a salary range of $37,800 - $47,200.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
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 after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee or the job requirements.
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 here.
Background Screening
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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters concerning wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.