Academic Advisor - Sinclair School of Nursing

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Educational fee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia's Sinclair School of Nursing invites an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students, guiding them through course planning, policies, and navigating academic challenges within a respectful, supportive environment.

Join a committed, high-performing team that emphasizes student development, offers active referrals to campus resources, and encourages involvement in recruitment events, ensuring students achieve their goals while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in advising or a related area.
• Experience in a university academic advising office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students on course planning, policies, and progress.
• Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
• Develop plans with students for goals, career and personal development.
• Monitor and update degree audits.
• Assist students with course registration.
• Participate in on/off-campus recruitment events.
• Provide active referrals to other campus offices and resources.
• May mentor student workers.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Organization

Calendar management

Early alert systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Banner

Starfish

Job description

Hiring Department

Sinclair School of Nursing

Job Description

The Sinclair School of Nursing has an opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting and serving as a primary resource for students and appreciates the integral role quality academic advising plays in their success. Our consistently top-ranked nursing school cultivates world-class nurses, educators and researchers and is part of the university's academic health center. The philosophy of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing places emphasis on the individual student's development as a person as well as a nurse. As an academic advisor, you will be part of a committed and high-performing team that embraces this philosophy by striving to provide an respectful environment where all students feel welcome and receive guidance and advice on navigating toward their academic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and encourage undergraduate students on a variety of academic issues such as course planning, academic challenges, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
• Develop and present plans to students for setting and obtaining academic goals, career selection, and personal development.
• Monitor and update student degree audits.
• Assist students with course registration.
• Participate in on and off-campus student recruitment events when needed.
• Provide active referrals to other campus offices and resources.
• May mentor student workers.

Shift

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university academic advising office.
• Empathetic, positive, and professional disposition.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Experience with course registration software, e.g. PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.
• Experience with calendar management and early alert systems, e.g. Starfish

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $43,000 to $46,000 annually

Grade: GGS 07

University Title: Academic Advisor

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.