Academic Advisor

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Winter Break

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV invites applications for an Academic Advisor who guides students on academic plans, progress, schedule, major choice, and career goals to help them graduate.

This full-time role offers a salary range of 38,722 to 50,339 and requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field plus 1 year of advising experience; experience with Banner, Navigate, and DegreeWorks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field.
• At least 1 year of advising or related academic experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise students concerning academic plans, progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other activities and career goals to assist in graduation decisions.
• Support students in selecting majors and planning pathways to degree completion.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or related field

Tools

Banner

Navigate

DegreeWorks

Job description

Academic Advisor

Get to Know Us!

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston and Point Pleasant. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!

Benefits

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

Application Process

The search committee requests that two to three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references’ information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.

Position Details

• Position Title: Academic Advisor
• Banner Position Number: 002768
• E-Class: CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
• Department: University College - MU2076
• Job Description: The Academic Advisor advises students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals to assist the student in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation.
• Salary Range: $38,722 - $50,339 Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity
• Salary Type: Salary
• Time Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: MU - Marshall University
• Open Date: 10/14/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or an academic field related to the advisor’s specific responsibilities.
• 1 year of experience in advising or related academic functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with University systems such as Banner, Navigate, and DegreeWorks.

Supplemental Questions

1. Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or an academic field related to the advisor’s specific responsibilities?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Employer Information

Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

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