At the University of Miami, we believe student success is built through meaningful relationships, personalized guidance, and a commitment to helping students achieve their goals. Whether you are a student seeking leadership experience or a professional looking to make a lasting impact, the Center for Academic Navigation & Success offers rewarding opportunities to support student learning, development, and success.
Transitional Guides support incoming first-year and transfer students as they prepare to begin their University of Miami experience. They help students successfully transition to college by providing onboarding support, academic planning guidance, registration assistance, and connections to university resources. Ideal for professionals who enjoy supporting students through major transitions and helping them establish a strong foundation for success. No openings at this time.
Cane Navigators serve as students' primary academic advising partners from orientation through graduation. They help students navigate degree requirements, make informed decisions, connect educational experiences to future goals, and develop the skills needed to take ownership of their academic journey. Ideal for professionals passionate about developmental advising, student learning, and building meaningful student relationships. Current Openings:
Student Success Advocates work proactively with students who may be experiencing academic, personal, or institutional barriers that affect their progress. Through outreach, coaching, program development, and individualized support, they help students overcome challenges and remain on track toward graduation. Ideal for professionals who are passionate about student support, persistence, retention, and holistic success. No openings at this time.
At the U, we have a Mission-Based Strategy that keeps us focused on our path forward. Our purpose is to transform lives through teaching, research, and patient care in service of our community. We intentionally shape our culture by adhering to a set of core principles, service standards, and leadership expectations. Our core principles of excellence, value, and integrity provide the foundation for all of our behaviors. Our service standards of safety, caring, responsiveness, and professionalism provide guidelines for how we treat one another and those we serve. Our leadership expectations to build trust, be visionary, be inspirational, serve others, develop people, be courageous, be decisive and, demonstrate business acumen provide behavioral expectations for those who serve as University leaders.
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising is the professional association most closely tied to the role of an academic advisor. NACADA's Pillars for Academic Advising along with the University of Miami's Mission Based Strategy inform the Academic Navigation (Cane Navigators) Competency-Based Proficiency Model. Cane Navigator & Senior Cane Navigator Proficiency Model
The Center for Academic Navigation & Success is committed to creating a collaborative, student-centered workplace where team members are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and contribute to student success. Our work is guided by the belief that every student deserves access to meaningful support, strong relationships, and opportunities to achieve their goals. Explore open positions and join us in helping students navigate their path to success.