Graduate Advisor

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years related higher education or customer service experience
• 1 year experience in academic advising, career counseling, recruiting, or sales
• Demonstrated attention to detail in regards to student communication, adherence to policies, and in tracking multiple curricula
• Master's Degree
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively to meet deadlines in a varied-paced or fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support student success, program growth, and collaborative initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students/customers
• Ability to work with diverse students with various learning styles and backgrounds
• Conflict management and conflict resolution skills
• Experience serving students/customers in an online environment
• Proficiency using MS Office applications and with a contact management system such as Microsoft CRM or Salesforce
• Application Instructions
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However for full consideration, please apply by Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).
• Applicants will be expected to provide:
• A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant's ability to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications.
• A resume
• Salary Range
• $55,000 - $60,000
• Required Application Documents
• Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Interest, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy
• Employee Benefits
• Colorado State University is not jus

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description The Graduate Advisor is a full-time, 12-month position with an initial 2-year term renewable contingent upon available funding, continued business needs, and satisfactory performance in the role. The Graduate Advisor supports graduate students in both online and campus-based programs, providing guidance on course selection, degree planning, registration, orientation, and acclimation, while ensuring compliance with College and Graduate School policies. Using a proactive, student-centered approach, this role supports retention and engagement while developing customized degree plans that reflect program requirements and student goals. The advisor plays a key role in supporting student success and helping students progress efficiently toward graduation. Learn more about the College of Business: https://biz.colostate.edu/about Essential Job Duties Provide comprehensive graduate academic advising by applying intrusive academic advising principles, models, and practices to develop program‑specific academic roadmaps; advise students online and in person, individually and in group settings, regarding course selection, scheduling, degree options, and academic standing. Represent the College through the full student lifecycle by actively supporting, attending, and participating in orientation, registration, networking events, MBA program events, and graduation. Implement, monitor, and support retention strategies that promote student persistence and successful completion of graduate certificates and degree programs while enhancing the overall student experience. Plan and deliver targeted events such as online and on-campus student orientations, COB commencement activities, and student engagement events aimed at promoting enrollment, student engagement and connection and events that encourage interaction with other graduate students, faculty, and staff. Other duties as assigned. Supervision None Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Graduate Programs department will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.

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