Academic Advisor, Health Sciences & Professional Development

University of Missouri System; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri System seeks an Academic Advisor for the College of Health Sciences in Columbia to advise undergraduate students, support degree progression, and teach a one-credit-hour professional development course.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 1+ year of experience and strong interpersonal skills. You will monitor student progress, maintain records, and collaborate with faculty to foster student success and timely graduation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records while managing multiple priorities.
• Organizational and time-management skills to support a caseload of students with wide-ranging goals.
• Ability to build rapport with students and foster a welcoming, student-centered environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn evolving university policies, technologies, academic programs, and healthcare industry trends.
• Ability to analyze student situations, exercise sound judgment, and navigate complex academic policies and procedures.
• Enthusiasm for working with undergraduate students as they explore academic interests, career goals, and professional pathways.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students on enrollment, degree requirements, academic planning, and graduation progress.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress using SIS.
• Maintain accurate student records in accordance with university policies.
• Guide students toward healthcare pathways and admissions to programs.
• Support retention and timely degree completion through proactive outreach and action plans.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to address student concerns.
• Stay current on policies, curricula, advising practices, and healthcare education trends.
• Lead student-facing workshops and teach a one-credit professional development course for Health Sciences students.
• Attend and/or lead other duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational & time management

Rapport with students

Adaptability & learning

Analytical thinking

Student counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student Information Systems

Job description

University of Missouri System seeks an Academic Advisor for the College of Health Sciences in Columbia to advise undergraduate students, support degree progression, and teach a one-credit-hour professional development course.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 1+ year of experience and strong interpersonal skills. You will monitor student progress, maintain records, and collaborate with faculty to foster student success and timely graduation.