Academic Advisor - Military Base Student Success

American Public University System; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Public University System Academic Advisor at Altus Air Force Base provides primary guidance and support, helping students navigate degree requirements, plan courses, and overcome barriers. This onsite role builds strong relationships within the military community and connects students with campus resources for success.

You will work Monday-Friday, in-office at the Altus base, engaging students across in-person and digital channels, documenting advising activity, and upholding university

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse audiences.
• Ability to navigate university policies and processes to assist students.
• Experience advising students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, high-quality, student-focused service across multiple channels, including in person, email, phone, chat, text, social media, webinars, and other virtual platforms.
• Proactively engage with students to understand goals, answer questions, identify barriers, provide clear next steps, and support continued academic progress.
• Encourage, motivate, and guide students toward the successful completion of their academic and professional goals.
• Provide accurate academic advising related to degree requirements, course selection, academic planning, University policies and procedures, campus navigation, forms, and available student resources.
• Accurately and thoroughly document student interactions and advising activities in appropriate University systems.
• Identify and communicate student trends, recurring barriers, and opportunities to improve policies, processes, outreach, and the overall student experience.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Student-focused service

Advising experience

Job description

American Public University System Academic Advisor at Altus Air Force Base provides primary guidance and support, helping students navigate degree requirements, plan courses, and overcome barriers. This onsite role builds strong relationships within the military community and connects students with campus resources for success.

You will work Monday-Friday, in-office at the Altus base, engaging students across in-person and digital channels, documenting advising activity, and upholding university