Academic Advisor Resume Example
An academic advisor resume example with 6+ years of experience in student guidance and academic planning.
Amanda Foster
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Academic Advisor with 6+ years of experience supporting student success in higher education. Expertise in academic planning, career guidance, and student development. Strong track record of improving retention rates and student outcomes through personalized advising strategies.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Academic Advisor2020 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- •Advise 300+ undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences
- •Increased student retention rate by 15% through proactive advising strategies
- •Develop and lead academic success workshops reaching 500+ students annually
- •Coordinate with faculty and staff to support at-risk students
- •Train and mentor new academic advisors in best practices
Academic Advisor2018 - 2020
Madison College
- •Advised 250+ students on academic planning and career pathways
- •Created early alert system reducing academic probation rates by 25%
- •Facilitated new student orientation sessions for 1000+ students
- •Collaborated with career services to enhance student career readiness
- •Maintained detailed documentation of student interactions and outcomes
Student Services Coordinator2016 - 2018
Edgewood College
- •Supported first-year student transition and retention initiatives
- •Coordinated academic support services and tutoring programs
- •Assisted with course registration and academic planning
- •Organized student success workshops and events
- •Tracked and analyzed student success metrics
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration2014 - 2016
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology2010 - 2014
University of Minnesota
SKILLS
Academic Advising, Student Development Theory, Career Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Data Analysis, Program Planning, Student Information Systems, Multicultural CompetencyMore Resume Examples in Education
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