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Graduate Academic Advisor Resume Layla Bradley Graduate Academic Advisor (847) 555-6834 layla.bradley@example.com linkedin.com/example/laylabradley Evanston, IL 60201 STRENGTHS Student centered advising Used careful listening during complex planning conversations, helping students connect academic choices with personal goals and confidence. Policy interpretation Translated catalog rules and degree requirements into clear next steps, giving students practical direction during uncertain decisions. Risk outreach When enrollment concerns surfaced, organized timely check ins and referrals that helped students reconnect with campus support. Campus collaboration Worked across registrar, financial aid, admission, and academic teams to resolve barriers without losing sight of student needs. Orientation presentation Presented registration and planning guidance in accessible language, helping new students start with clearer expectations and useful resources. SKILLS Academic advising Student retention Degree planning Transcript review Degree audits Academic policies Course selection Student orientation At risk mentoring Vocational exploration Student advocacy Colleague Self Service Student Planning Student information systems LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 7.1 Years Senior Academic Advisor at Lakefront Graduate Institute (2.2 Years) Academic Advisor at Prairie City University (2 Years) Student Success Advisor at Midwest Metropolitan College (1.8 Years) Academic Support Coordinator at North Shore College (1.1 Years) SUMMARY Graduate academic advising professional with six years of higher education experience supporting persistence, retention, degree planning, registration, academic progress, professional development , and personal goals. Provides individual and small group advising grounded in transcripts, degree audits, student files, academic catalogs, program requirements, and institutional policies. Delivers clear orientation presentations covering course selection, online registration, planning tools, academic expectations, and student success resources . Uses Colleague, Self Service, Student Planning, student information systems, and communication platforms for accurate planning and confidential documentation. Builds trusted relationships with diverse students, including those facing academic or enrollment risks, then connects them with timely campus resources. Partners with faculty, department chairs, Academic Affairs, registrar, financial aid, student accounts, admission, athletics, and other offices to resolve barriers and support coordinated student success. EXPERIENCE Senior Academic Advisor Lakefront Graduate Institute July 2024 - Present Chicago, IL Leads graduate advising operations for a varied student portfolio, combining degree planning, policy interpretation, orientation, risk outreach, and cross campus coordination to support completion and professional goals. Managed graduate portfolios using degree audits and records, improving course sequencing decisions for completion planning Guided small group advising sessions connecting registration choices with professional goals and academic policies Used Colleague, Self Service , and Student Planning to document plans and resolve record discrepancies Coordinated proactive outreach for enrollment risks, connecting students with timely institutional resources Partnered with department chairs and Academic Affairs to clarify curriculum changes and maintain accurate guidance Delivered orientation presentations covering registration, planning tools, academic policies , and student responsibilities Academic Advisor Prairie City University June 2022 - June 2024 Oak Park, IL Advised undergraduate and graduate populations across degree planning, transfer review, career exploration, registration, and retention initiatives while coordinating solutions with campus offices and academic partners. Advised undergraduate and graduate students on requirements, course selection , standing, registration, and policy interpretation Reviewed transcripts , transfer credit, audits, and files before appointments to identify unresolved requirements Mentored program change decisions through strengths, values, interests, history, and career direction discussions Built outreach plans for registration gaps and academic concerns, coordinating timely student interventions Partnered with registrar, financial aid , student accounts , admission, and athletics to resolve enrollment barriers Updated advising guides and online resources after catalog and curriculum changes, escalating inconsistencies for correction Student Success Advisor Midwest Metropolitan College August 2020 - May 2022 Schaumburg, IL Supported a diverse student caseload through planning, registration preparation, orientation, goal setting, confidential documentation, and referrals that strengthened early progress and campus connection. Supported diverse caseloads through planning, registration preparation, goal setting, and campus referrals Facilitated new student orientation on expectations, online registration , advising resources, and first term planning Recorded advising notes in student systems while protecting confidential student information Conducted targeted check ins for academic difficulty using structured goals and resource referrals Coordinated with faculty and service offices to clarify prerequisites, course availability, accounts, and enrollment barriers Created advising references translating catalog policies and registration procedures into accessible student guidance Academic Support Coordinator North Shore College June 2019 - July 2020 Skokie, IL Provided front line academic support for registration, policy questions, appointment preparation, orientation logistics, confidential records, and referrals while coordinating daily service needs across campus. Provided front line support for registration, policies, program requirements, and specialized campus referrals Prepared student files by reviewing records and flagging questions for advisor clarification Guided students through online registration workflows and planning tools, reinforcing independent resource use Maintained confidential records and documented student contacts in student information systems Supported orientation through presentation preparation, small group facilitation, appointment coordination, and follow up communication Coordinated with advisors, faculty, registrar , financial aid, student accounts, and admission teams PROJECTS Graduate Advising Resource Review 2025 Reviewed advising guidance, planning workflows, and student communication resources to support accurate policy interpretation and clearer graduate degree planning. Student Success Outreach Framework 2023 Organized outreach practices for students with registration gaps or academic concerns, linking structured check ins with timely campus referrals. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Certificate, recognized for continued professional development in 2025. Graduate Orientation Leadership Recognition, acknowledged for clear presentations and coordinated student support in 2024. Student Success Collaboration Recognition, honored for cross campus partnership and timely student referrals in 2022. EDUCATION Master of Education in Higher Education Administration Loyola University Chicago GPA: 4.0 2024 Chicago, IL Coursework: Academic advising, student development, higher education policy, enrollment management Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Illinois State University GPA: 4.0 2019 Normal, IL Coursework: Career development, counseling foundations, developmental psychology, group dynamics CERTIFICATIONS NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Certificate 2025 FERPA Training Certificate 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Student Information Systems: Colleague, Self Service, Student Planning Academic Planning: Degree audits, degree requirements, course sequencing Student Records: Transcripts, student files, confidential records Advising Operations: Individual advising, group advising, case documentation Orientation Programs: New student orientation, presentations, registration guidance Policy Resources: Academic catalog, academic policies, program requirements Retention Support: At risk outreach, student referrals, intervention planning Career Exploration: Vocational interests, professional goals, strengths assessment Campus Coordination: Registrar, financial aid, student accounts Academic Partnerships: Department chairs, Academic Affairs, faculty collaboration Enrollment Services: Admission, athletics, registration support Communication Systems: Student communications, online resources, advising guides SKILLS Academic advising Student retention Degree planning Transcript review Degree audits Academic policies Course selection Student orientation At risk mentoring Vocational exploration Student advocacy Colleague Self Service Student Planning Student information systems PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Academic Advising Association, professional advising community member. Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, student success affiliate. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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