Academic Advisor Job at Missouri Western State University, Missouri

  • Missouri Western State University
  • Missouri

Job Description

Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing comprehensive and proactive student-centered academic advising to new freshmen, undecided transfer students, at-risk students, and other designated student populations. This position empowers students to make informed academic decisions, develop educational plans, and successfully navigate university policies, procedures, and resources. Through individualized advising, registration support, and campus collaboration, this position promotes student success, retention, and timely degree completion while fostering an inclusive and supporting learning environment.

Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer students, and other special populations

Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades and GPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well as course planning/registration

Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepares and makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge and other on –campus groups

Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with relevant research

Stays abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updates in university-wide initiatives and policies

Understands the institution's interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.

Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group advising sessions, or drop-in advising

Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students through a variety of communication methods, including telephone, email, Zoom, and social media platforms

Advise during new student registration programs

Accurately document advisement and student meeting details

Serve on campus committees, as needed

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge of advising theory and best practices in academic advisement

Challenges of entering freshman and transfer students and effective retention strategies

Teaching techniques and strategies

Effective advising techniques with special populations

Ability to research and write reports

Strong organizational skills (maintaining accurate files), and (verbal and written) communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents

Computer application skills

Knowledge of Banner and DegreeWorks preferred

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Education, Advising or related field.

Preferred Qualifications - Two years postsecondary education advisement experience.

Physical Demands - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds

FLSA - Exempt

Hours of Work - Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Posting Number - S856P

Open Date - 08/11/2026

Priority Deadline

Open Until Filled - Yes

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial)
  4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)

Job Tags

Monday to Friday

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