Job Description

“Opportunities start here” is more than a slogan at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. Our aim is to transform student aspirations into realities. We pride ourselves on being student-centered, collaborative, and inclusive.

The Academic Advisor will utilize strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, organizational, and technological skills to guide and support students throughout their academic journey. The Academic Advisor will meet with prospective, current, and returning students to provide accurate and timely information on degree planning, course selection, registration processes, and institutional policies.

This position plays a critical role in student retention and success by helping students navigate barriers, set academic goals, and connect with campus resources. The advisor must demonstrate cultural competency and a student-first mindset while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In addition, the Academic Advisor will assist with new student orientation, registration labs, and outreach events as needed. They will collaborate closely with faculty and staff across departments to support student achievement. Occasional travel, early mornings, evenings, and weekend commitments may be required.

The position is part of the Student Services team and reports directly to the Director of Student Services.

To thrive in this role, you must think critically and creatively about how to communicate important academic and institutional information to a diverse student population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, be detail-oriented, be flexible, and possess strong organizational skills. They should bring energy to their work, be a natural problem solver, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks while seeing projects through to completion.

The Academic Advisor will play a key role in planning, developing, and implementing student support and advising strategies, including participating in campus events and outreach efforts. The advisor will assess the effectiveness of advising initiatives in supporting student retention, persistence, and success, while working collaboratively with internal partners such as faculty, staff, and the Mat-Su Borough School District.

This position serves as a Campus Security Authority in compliance with federal law, specifically the Clery Act, and as a Responsible Employee as defined by Regents’ Policy and University Regulation in compliance with Title IX. Additionally, this role qualifies as an Authorized Adult working with Minors, requiring completion of Protection of Minors training, Campus Security Authority training, a signed code of conduct, and successful completion of background and reference checks related to working with minors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years progressively responsible relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Relevant experience in advising, counseling, coaching, or other student support services.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Matanuska-Susitna College campus in Palmer, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the  UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on April 28, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on the DAY BEFORE THE REVIEW DATE, April 27, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Applicant Instructions:

To be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following documents to their online application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Three Professional References, including email & phone number contact information.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR Coordinator, Micah Horning, at [email protected].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or  [email protected] / 907-786-1214 or  [email protected] . 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or  [email protected] .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing  [email protected] .

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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