Academic Success Advisor

USM Foundation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking an Academic Advisor to support student success through onboarding, degree planning, and engagement in majors. The role includes guiding students, assisting faculty advisors, and aiding with undergraduate recruitment and retention initiatives.

This full-time position (40 hours/week) requires collaboration with staff and faculty, with occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year experience in an academic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of academic policies and degree plans relevant to advising.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic requirements and degree progression to support success.
• Respond to walk-ins, emails, phone calls, and videoconferencing with timely, accurate information.
• Provide backup for faculty advisors and assist with recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Assist with course substitutions, undergraduate exception requests, and graduation applications.
• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment, orientation, and retention events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Caseload management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Student services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking an Academic Advisor to support student success through onboarding, degree planning, and engagement in majors. The role includes guiding students, assisting faculty advisors, and aiding with undergraduate recruitment and retention initiatives.

This full-time position (40 hours/week) requires collaboration with staff and faculty, with occasional evenings or weekends.