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The median expected salary for a typical Academic Advisor in the United States is $40,947. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
Source: HR Reported data as of May 2012
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Advises university/college students in course selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. May work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field and 2-4 years of experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Alternate Job Titles: University Academic Counselor, Academic Advisor, Academic Counselor, College Academic Advisor, College Academic Counselor, University Academic Advisor
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