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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$89K - $138K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing engineering team focused on propulsion systems for strategic defense. Oversee technical operations, mentor staff, and ensure mission excellence in a colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$89K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of ICBM technologies by leading a high-performing engineering group. Oversee test capability development, manage cross-functional teams, and drive strategic decis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Empower customer engagements by leading technical evaluations and deployments. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate customer needs into actionable insights, ensuring successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing diverse government contracts, ensuring strategic management, operational excellence, and client satisfaction while driving business growth and mentoring proj...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's focused on driving program success across multiple contracts while enhancing client relationships and pursuing business growth. Leverage your leadership skills and strategic insight...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $199K *

Shape the future of counterspace mission capabilities by leading a diverse team through all program phases, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction while managing costs and technical perfor...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $93K *

Champion the operation and maintenance of a large commercial facility, ensuring efficiency and quality management through team leadership, system diagnostics, and coordination of maintenance activitie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Optimize patient care and clinic operations by managing healthcare delivery, ensuring compliance, and fostering communication across teams. Lead strategic planning and enhance clinic efficiency while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading a tactical buying team to ensure product availability and optimize inventory health across multiple branches, driving efficiency and collaboration with cro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $178K *

Lead transformative operational strategies at a state health agency, enhancing organizational capacity and public health outcomes through effective management and collaboration across diverse program...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $165K *

Transform intelligence operations by leading strategic planning efforts, integrating defense capabilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance national security initiatives and su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of intelligence planning by integrating defense and national capabilities. Collaborate with teams to develop actionable strategies and support operational planning across the DoD, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Join us to transform behavioral health care management by owning client relationships, translating needs into product direction, and collaborating with engineering to deliver impactful solutions. Be a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational challenges into scalable solutions for Customer Care. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, automate workflows, and increase efficiency, ensuring improved customer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Manage operations across multiple hospitals, driving performance and strategic goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical programs, ensure compliance, and foster a patient-centered environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving new business for Cloud and Managed Services, leveraging your sales expertise to build relationships with Army agencies. Thrive in a competitive environment while serving pub...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $223K *

Champion physical security operations by managing contract security, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Lead a team to protect personnel and assets while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives, providing governance, oversight, and strategic guidance to enhance program execution and organizational performance across multiple stakeholders and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Transform enterprise modernization initiatives by leading strategic portfolios, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and advising senior leaders to improve operations and customer experience across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Drive enterprise data strategy and governance, enhancing data quality and integration across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, usable data that supports modernization initiative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Champion community development by overseeing loan and grant programs, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and guiding field officials to ensure effective program administration and maximum bene...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing community programs, overseeing loan and grant processes, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance community development initiatives and ensure effective pro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform community development by overseeing loan and grant programs, ensuring effective policy implementation, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to maximize program benefits and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the administration of community facilities programs, ensuring effective policy formulation, fund distribution, and relationship management with stakeholders. Drive program objectives and provide...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.