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Academic Advisor

Also known as: College Academic Counselor, Student Success Advisor, Degree Planning Advisor, Faculty Advisor

AI Impact Score

42/100

AI is significantly reshaping academic advising. Automated degree audit tools, chatbots handling routine scheduling questions, and AI-powered early alert systems are automating the transactional parts of advising. The irreplaceable core — helping students navigate major life decisions, manage academic crises, and connect their college experience to their values and goals — remains deeply human.

$37k – $65k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

155,000

Total Jobs (US)

+9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Answering routine degree requirement questionsGenerating standard four-year graduation plansProcessing course substitution request paperworkSending generic reminder emails about registration and deadlines

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered early alert systems identifying at-risk students before they failAutomated degree audit with gap analysisPersonalized career pathway recommendations based on student interests and course historyChatbot handling of administrative questions, freeing advisors for deeper conversations

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Supporting students through academic crisis and major indecisionConnecting students to campus resources during emotional difficultyProviding nuanced career and major exploration guidanceBuilding long-term mentoring relationships across a student's four years

Current Skills

Degree requirement knowledge and degree audit toolsCourse registration and scheduling systems (Banner, PeopleSoft)Early alert and case management systemsActive listening and motivational interviewingKnowledge of campus resources and referral pathways

Future-Proof Skills

AI-powered advising tools (EAB Navigate, Civitas, Stellic)Career exploration coaching frameworksData analytics for caseload management and at-risk identificationMental health first aid and crisis navigationFirst-generation student and underserved population advising expertise