Program Admin & Academic Advisor

  • Maharishi International University
  • Fairfield, Iowa
  • Full Time

Position Summary:

The Program Administrator & Academic Advisor provides academic advising, program coordination, onboarding support, and student progress monitoring for students in the MBA Accounting and ERP & Analytics and MS BAT programs. This position supports students from admission through graduation by helping them understand program requirements, course sequencing, academic policies, registration, and degree progress.

Minimum Qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to review academic records, transcripts, and degree requirements
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle confidential student information with discretion and professionalism
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualification:

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience in academic advising, student services, higher education administration, program coordination, or a related field
  • Experience with CAMS, Canvas, or other educational systems
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population

Job Responsibilities:

  • Advise students on program requirements, course sequencing, registration, academic policies, and timely degree completion
  • Review transcripts, prior coursework, degrees, waivers, and student performance to guide course selection and academic planning
  • Perform degree checks for new and continuing students and maintain accurate advising and student progress records
  • Enter and update student schedules in CAMS each semester and coordinate schedule changes with relevant offices
  • Review upcoming course offerings against students' remaining requirements and identify progression issues
  • Respond to student inquiries via email, phone, Zoom, or in person and provide timely guidance
  • Support onboarding, orientation, registration, and graduation coordination for assigned students and programs
  • Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Center, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts, Career Center, DSO, and faculty to support student success.

Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency in academic systems and technology tools

Key Competencies:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency in academic systems and technology tools

Supervisor: Naveed Abbasi

Job ID: 518110343
Originally Posted on: 4/21/2026

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