Academic Advisor - Seidman Student Academic Services

Position: Undergraduate Academic Advisor – Seidman Student Academic Services Office

Job Summary:  The Seidman College of Business is looking for a full-time Undergraduate Academic Advisor to provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses.

Minimum Starting Salary: $50,000; commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external contacts.
• Provide academic, career, and developmental advising to business students at both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses.
• Proactively assess, monitor, and address student academic needs.
• Connect students with support services to address academic and personal issues.
• Provide specific, intentional academic advising and support to students, including those experiencing academic difficulties, reentry, and degree completion.
• Assist with College and University promotional and recruiting events, including nights and weekends, if needed.
• Advise students in course sequencing and time to graduation or program completion
• Provide support services for the office as necessary.
• Other duties assigned by the unit administration.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Earned bachelor’s degree;
• Relevant experience in academic advising or coaching within a learning environment;
• Demonstrated understanding of program planning and learning theory;
• Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and challenges faced by students in a post -secondary learning environment;
• Strong communication (oral and written) and organization skills;
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a key member of an academic advising center team; and
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse learner populations;
• Earned master’s degree in an education or related field;
• Familiarity with computerized student information systems in general (Banner in specific); and
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily in office M-F 8 am – 5 pm;
• Travel between campuses and partner institutions may be required; and
• Some work hours may be outside the normal work week.

Sponsorship Disclosure (if applicable): Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Department/Division

• For details about Seidman College of Business, visit www.gvsu.edu/seidman.
• For details about the Seidman Academic Services Office – Undergraduate Programs, visit  www.gvsu.edu/seidman/undergraduateprograms/.

How to Apply (if applicable): 

Apply online at GVSU Careers to be considered; applicants must upload the following (in PDF format) to the online application (five documents or five MB maximum):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. You will also be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Questions about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Erika Morrison, morrerik@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: Application review begins July 2, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.