Academic Advisor I (College of Business)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, is hiring an Academic Advisor I for the College of Business. You will provide advising on degree requirements, course selections, and university policies, guiding students through admissions, registration, and orientation.

The role emphasizes monitoring progress, identifying at-risk students, maintaining records, supporting retention, and participating in SOAR and recruitment events. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Master's degree preferred, especially for advancement or specialization.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with university systems and basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising on degree requirements and course selections.
• Orient students on admissions, placement testing, and registration processes.
• Monitor academic progress and support retention by identifying at-risk students.
• Maintain accurate advising records and document student progress.
• Participate in SOAR, orientation, and recruitment events.
• Engage in professional development to stay current on policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Missouri State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I (College of Business). This role involves providing academic advising to College of Business students by guiding them on degree requirements, course selections, and university policies. The advisor proactively orients students, monitors academic progress, supports retention by identifying at-risk students, and contributes to recruitment and orientation programs.

Highlights

• Provide fundamental academic advising services to College of Business students on degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.
• Orient students on admissions, placement testing, registration processes, resources, and programs.
• Monitor academic progress through routine check-ins and review of academic records and test results.
• Identify at-risk students, connect them to resources, and assist in developing semester schedules and program outlines.
• Maintain accurate records of advising sessions and student progress using university systems.
• Participate in student orientation programs and recruitment events such as SOAR.
• Engage in professional development to enhance advising skills and stay current on policies and academic programs.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Preferred experience includes academic advising and 1-2 years in higher education or related fields.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills are required.
• Annual salary is $43,888. Position is exempt, full-time, and requires occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments.