Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Academic Advisor
Duration: 3 months
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90089
Hybrid, 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
Position Responsibilities / Job Accountabilities
Provide academic counseling on curriculum, degree requirements, transfer credit, academic progress, and graduation clearance.
Maintain student records and coordinate registration, grading, enrollment verification, degree progress, petitions, and related activities.
Evaluate students’ academic, administrative, or personal concerns and connect them with appropriate university resources.
Provide support for graduate recruitment and admission efforts led by the Academy’s Academic Program Administrator.
Coordinate, host, and support virtual and in-person information sessions, admitted-student programs, and other graduate recruitment and admissions events. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Prepare applications for review and manage application data using university application systems and CRM.
Advise prospective applicants and applicants on the admission process, academic program requirements, financial aid options, and sample career outcomes of IYA alumni.
Provide academic counseling for graduate students. Advise on matters of curriculum, course and degree requirements, transfer credit evaluation, and graduation counseling and clearance.
Carefully maintain applicant and student records and regularly compile statistical data for the strategic and informational needs of the Academy and the University. Prepare reports for internal and external use.
Maintain currency on policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to admission, financial aid, registration, transfer credit evaluation, and course and degree requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Top 3 Required Skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
Excellent written, interpersonal, presentation, and student-service skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate academic policies, degree requirements, and university procedures accurately.
Top 3–5 Daily Responsibilities
Advise current and prospective graduate students on admissions, curriculum, degree requirements, academic progress, financial aid options, and graduation clearance.
Maintain accurate applicant and student records and coordinate registration, grading, enrollment verification, petitions, transfer-credit evaluations, and related processes.
Support graduate recruitment and admissions by preparing applications for review, managing application data, and responding to applicant inquiries.
Host or support virtual and in-person information sessions and other graduate recruitment and admissions events.