Cane Navigator – Academic Advisor (Business)

About the role

The Cane Navigator (Academic Advisor) supports undergraduate business students at the University of Miami by providing proactive, holistic academic advising. The role focuses on fostering student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation through intentional advising relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Provide developmental academic advising that aligns with best practices and advising theory.
• Establish and maintain sustained advising relationships from a student’s first term through graduation.
• Guide students in understanding program requirements, institutional policies, and degree pathways.
• Develop, monitor, and update individualized academic plans and degree records.
• Identify and resolve academic issues such as registration errors, prerequisite checks, and course substitutions.
• Educate students on high‑impact practices, including study abroad, research, and internships.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic units, and campus partners to support student success.

Required profile

• Strong commitment to student success and academic development.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple student cases.
• Effective communication skills for reflective conversations with students.
• Ability to navigate institutional policies and academic resources.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact undergraduate business education.
• Collaboration with a diverse academic community.
• Professional development within a supportive university environment.