Academic Advisor III

University of Montana; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Wellness program

Job summary

University of Montana seeks an Academic Advisor III for the School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training (IPAT) in Missoula. This role manages day-to-day advising and internship coordination to support student success, serving as a resource to students, faculty, and site supervisors.

Responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students, coordinating internships, and contributing to assessment and reporting for advising and internships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of directly related advising and internship experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated communication skills including public speaking, verbal, written, listening, and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for undergraduate, graduate, and pre-Athletic Training students.
• Coordinate and oversee IPAT internship experiences.
• Develop assessment processes to evaluate internship outcomes.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academic Advisor III, Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training

Salary

$23.77 Hourly

Location

Missoula Mountain Campus

Job Type

Hourly Staff Full-time

Job Number

202400788

Department

College of Health, University of Montana

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Description

The School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training (IPAT) invites applications for an Academic Advisor III to provide comprehensive academic advising and internship coordination for undergraduate and graduate students within the School.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of internships and academic advising services that support student success. The Academic Advisor III serves as a resource for students, faculty, internship site supervisors, and campus partners while coordinating internship experiences, advising students on academic requirements, monitoring student progress, and supporting assessment and reporting efforts related to advising and internships.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and programming for undergraduate, graduate, and pre-Athletic Training students
• Coordinate and oversee internship experiences for IPAT students
• Develop and implement assessment processes to evaluate internship outcomes and support continuous improvement
• Serve as a central resource for students, faculty, internship coordinators, and site supervisors
• Coordinate internship site visits, tours, and related activities
• Collect, analyze, and report internship and student success data
• Participate in advising and internship-related meetings, events, and committees

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of directly related advising and internship experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one upon hire
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including public speaking, verbal, written, listening, and feedback skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and build effective relationships with interns, students, staff, faculty, and administration
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain sound judgment, professionalism, and composure in stressful situations
• Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
• Skills to gather, evaluate, and report data
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, UM general education requirements, FERPA, and institutional systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn Banner, and current technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of MUS, University of Montana, the College of Health, and IPAT
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Progressive experience with internship advisement, internship program coordination, or experiential learning programs
• Experience utilizing student information systems, advising technologies, or comparable software platforms
• Knowledge of current advising best practices and FERPA regulations

Additional Information

Compensation Title: Academic Advisor III

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.

Employer

University of Montana (UM), Helena College, and UM Western

Website

https://www.umt.edu/