Academic Advisor II

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks an Academic Advisor II to support the MSSE program, advising graduate students, coordinating with faculty and offices, and aiding recruitment and administration to foster student success.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, familiarity with higher education processes, and may involve using DegreeWorks, Banner, CatCourse, and MyInfo.

Qualifications

• Experience advising graduate students and coordinating with faculty.
• Understanding of higher education curricula and degree requirements.
• Experience with student support resources.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor MSSE graduate students on academic programs and degree completion.
• Coordinate communication of important dates, events, and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment efforts at regional and national meetings and develop advertising materials.
• Collaborate with MSSE Director, faculty, and university offices.
• Serve on admissions committees as described.

Skills

Advising

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Degree auditing software familiarity (DegreeWorks, CatCourse, Banner, MyInfo)

Job description

Montana State University is hiring an Academic Advisor II. This role involves collaborating with the MSSE program's leadership, advising and mentoring graduate students, coordinating with faculty and university departments, and supporting recruitment and administrative tasks to foster student success in the Master of Science in Science Education program.

Highlights

• Advise and mentor MSSE graduate students on academic programs, course selection, and degree completion.
• Collaborate with MSSE Director, faculty, and MSU offices to support the program.
• Serve on the MSSE and Graduate Certificate Admissions Committee.
• Coordinate communication regarding important dates, events, and procedures for students and faculty.
• Assist with recruitment efforts at regional and national meetings and develop advertising materials.
• Experience with higher education curricula, degree requirements, and student support resources.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and familiarity with enrollment and degree auditing software like DegreeWorks, CatCourse, Banner, and MyInfo.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills required.
• Salary ranges from $20.49 to $24.55 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.
• Department: MSSE MS Science Education, College of Letters & Science.