Academic Advisor

Description

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Title: Academic AdvisorPosition Number: 0080703Hiring Unit: C OF NAT SCI, NAT SCI DEANS OFF, NAT SCI DEANS OFFLocation: UH ManoaDate Posted: May 22, 2026Closing Date: June 8, 2026Band: BSalary: salary schedules and placement informationFull Time/Part Time: Full\-timeMonth: 11\-monthTemporary/Permanent: Permanent Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises and provides guidance to undergraduate students in the College to formulate and assess their interests and abilities, referring students to appropriate faculty and campus resources to aid in examining their educational goals, making decisions and developing short\-term and long\-term educational plans to meet their objectives.
• Evaluates and monitors student academic progress and the impact on achievement of goals, including progress checks, graduation checks, and taking appropriate institutional action.
• Plans and implements the development of academic advising and services across the College.
• Participates in planning, implementation, management and assessment of retention\-centered programs for undergraduate students, including but not limited to arranging for experts and other campus resources to speak about recruitment, admission, orientation, mentorship, career development, graduation, and alumni relations.
• Participates in recruiting students at college and career fairs around the Island; possible evening, weekend, and off\-campus assignments to accommodate potential student needs.
• Plans, implements and participates in a wide range of student community\-building events, including College orientation.
• Prepares, develops, and presents informational sessions for small groups and large audiences, including but not limited to undergraduate students, prospective majors, and families.
• Participates in conferences annually, if budget allows.
• Participates in on\-campus trainings on advising\-related topics.
• Interprets, defines, and evaluates academic policies and procedures affected by curricular requirements and academic options.
• Develops, reviews and maintains materials that communicate Student Academic Success services, programs, resources and important information, through written communication and/or Social Media platforms to undergraduate students.
• Reviews, make recommendations, and modifies the design and delivery of academic and student affairs websites as they pertain to academic advising to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Serves on university committees and acts as a resource for departments.
• Collaborates with respective departments to coordinate the maintenance of accurate catalog entries and degree audits for undergraduate majors within the College.
• Trains and supervises staff, including student assistants.
• Provides support for the oversight of the day\-to\-day operations of the Student Academic Success Center.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Function

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in a Natural Sciences discipline, education, or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for academic counseling or advising; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the field of academic advising as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with academic counseling or advising.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide\-ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem\-solving skills to identify and determine appropriate level of advising or referral services for individual students
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and experience to independently initiate necessary action and coordinate many activities concurrently, as well as establish priorities and see tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of technology resources, including but not limited to: word processing and spreadsheet software, automated student information systems, databases, email, web browsers, and social media.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Natural Sciences discipline, education, higher education, advising, counseling or a natural sciences field
• Experience working with a diverse student body, and knowledge of their academic needs and concerns.
• Working knowledge of post\-secondary curricula, academic requirements, and policy.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of student records and knowledge of state and federal laws governing confidentially of student records and university policy regarding privacy of information.
• Familiarity with Banner 9 student information system and Self Service Banner 9\.
• Familiar with EAB Navigate 360
• Experience in the discipline of retention and student success\-oriented program development in the University setting.

To Apply

. Applicant must submit the following:

• Resume;
• Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of theposition are met;
• The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professionalreferences; and
• Copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (i.e. social security number, birthdate, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from the closing date (06/08/2026\) to email copies of your transcripts to cnshr@hawaii.edu. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re\-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case\-by\-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation\-request/