Academic Advisor I

Job overview

The Academic Advisor I role is based onsite in Claremont, NH, with regular travel to River Valley Community College’s Keene and Lebanon academic centers. Compensation is not specified. The position supports prospective and current students at River Valley Community College and coordinates the College’s Student Life program. The advisor helps students plan their academic paths, register, review degree progress, and monitor graduation requirements. The role also develops student leadership and campus-life opportunities, supports student organizations and community partnerships, and contributes to recruitment, orientation, and student support activities.

What you'll do

• Participate in recruitment and prospective-student activities
• advise students on long-term planning, registration, degree progress, and graduation requirements
• build connections with program directors and student services
• develop student leadership opportunities
• communicate student-life opportunities
• support student-life policy development and evaluation
• support service and community partnerships
• identify grant opportunities and prepare proposals
• develop student-life materials and social media
• serve as lead advisor to the Student Government Association and other groups
• serve on orientation and CARES teams
• assist with food pantry operations
• maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable rules.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

academic advisor i

claremont nh

river valley community college

student advising

student life

degree planning

student leadership

student government association

new student orientation

food pantry support

new england residency

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Employment eligibility requires residency in a New England state. Regular travel to the Keene and Lebanon academic centers is required.

About the employer

Community College System of New Hampshire is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.