Explore Academic Advisor Jobs

Academic advisors help students navigate degree requirements, choose courses, and make informed decisions throughout their educational journey. On Ladders, explore vetted Academic Advisor opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior advising, academic leadership, and student success positions at colleges, universities, and education organizations.

What Academic Advisors Do

Academic advisors guide students on program requirements, course planning, academic policies, and progress toward graduation. Depending on the role and institution, they may support a specific department or student population, coordinate advising programs, analyze student outcomes, and collaborate with faculty and campus services.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication, active listening, organization, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of higher education policies, degree pathways, student information systems, and student support practices can also be valuable. Senior roles may call for a relevant graduate degree, advising or student affairs experience, program leadership, and the ability to use data to improve student outcomes. Requirements vary by employer.

Career Paths in Academic Advising

Academic advisors may advance into senior advisor, advising manager, director of academic advising, student success leader, or related higher education administration roles. Career opportunities can vary by institution, specialty, and experience.

Find Academic Advisor Jobs on Ladders

Browse Academic Advisor listings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles that fit your experience and career goals.

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$140K - $200K *

Champion regional growth by leading rail engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery across multiple states. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and drive s...

Kansas City, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the growth of our rail practice by providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality...

Tampa, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of rail engineering by leading strategic initiatives, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Drive growth and ensure quality execution...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $101K *

Transform the ECAD library by collaborating with engineers and PCB designers to create and maintain component representations, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and industry standards while s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success and product adoption by managing a team of Scale and Optimize Engineers. Foster innovation, enhance customer relationships, and ensure operational excellenc...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $270K *

Shape the future of our strategic initiatives by leading high-impact projects that drive innovation and collaboration across teams. Partner closely with executive leadership to deliver measurable resu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes proposals for public agencies in the rail and transit sector. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and craft compelling narratives to elevate project pursuits and...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in advancing research for coaching practices, ensuring scientific integrity, guiding educational strategies, and mentoring future research leaders to enhance the Institute's credibilit...

Belmont, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis by leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for a growing data center development platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Drive partner success by building relationships with VARs and system integrators, enhancing pipeline creation, and accelerating deal velocity to achieve revenue goals in a dynamic, cloud-focused envir...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate in a high-growth, cross-functional role to transform ambiguous challenges into strategic outcomes, driving key initiatives that propel company growth and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Engage with us to build robust security foundations for AI systems, ensuring safe operations in enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and mainta...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to lead right of way delivery across diverse public sector projects. Drive operational performance, foster leadership, and build strategic relationships while ensuring compliance a...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Transform supply chain operations by managing vendor performance, logistics, and material tracking for a complex industrial project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a nationwide warehouse network, optimizing operations while aligning with business goals. Drive performance improvement and scalability across multiple regions with a focus...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by managing compliance programs, including ISMS and audits. Collaborate across teams to drive security initiatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. Design an...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $218K *

Shape the future of information security by maintaining and advancing our ISMS while ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Drive collaborations across teams to build effective processes and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $205K *

Elevate innovation at the forefront of foodtech, agritech, and infrastructure. Lead strategic initiatives, build ecosystems, and drive new ventures to shape the future landscape of Mitsubishi Electric...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Drive project success by overseeing earthwork, cap closure, and environmental remediation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance across all phases. Collaborate with teams to achieve project goal...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion sales operations by enhancing pipeline reliability, boosting team productivity, and driving operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize HubSpot Sales Hub and streamline...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the sales enablement strategy, crafting systems, processes, and training that empower the sales organization to excel and establish repeatable success in a collaborative environment...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic accounting team, managing full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with fin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $109K *

Drive your career with impactful service as you troubleshoot and maintain advanced medical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction across the Pacific Region, with a focus on...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Academic Advisor do?question toggle

    An Academic Advisor helps students understand degree requirements, plan coursework, interpret academic policies, and stay on track toward their educational goals. Responsibilities vary by institution and may include student success programming or advising program coordination.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Academic Advisor jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer. Many roles value experience in academic advising or higher education, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with degree planning and student support. Some senior positions may require a graduate degree or leadership experience.

  • Where do Academic Advisors work?question toggle

    Academic Advisors commonly work at colleges and universities, including within academic departments, advising centers, online programs, and student success offices. Some education organizations also employ professionals with advising expertise.

  • How can Academic Advisors advance their careers?question toggle

    With experience, Academic Advisors may pursue senior advising, advising management, director-level, student success, or broader higher education administration roles. Advancement depends on the institution, qualifications, and relevant leadership experience.

  • Are Academic Advisor jobs paying $100,000 or more available on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including eligible Academic Advisor and related higher education roles. Listings and compensation vary, so review individual postings for current details.