N96508 Academic Advisor II

Northeastern State University; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern State University seeks an Academic Advisor to provide undergraduate advising, registration support, and access to academic programs. You will guide students through catalogs, plan sequences, and assist with transfer credits while collaborating with college chairs and the advising community.

The role requires a master’s degree, NACADA competency, and at least one year of advising experience; strong communication and data reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to advising/college student development.
• One year professional advising experience or internship at college level.
• Regular attendance and professional standards per NACADA.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Assist with course registration and catalog requirements.
• Create reports for the Executive Director of University Advising.
• Coordinate intrusive advising appointments with students.
• Maintain Plans of Study and Course Sequence materials with chairs/associates.
• Represent advising on university committees as needed.
• Attend departmental and advising center trainings and professional activities.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal relations

Decision making

NACADA standards

Regular attendance

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

BANNER system

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides students with registration and academic program information; communicates general policy information and available services to declared students.
• Participates in and leads professional development and training activities for Academic Advisors.
• Responsible for communication and collaboration within the designated College and the greater Academic Advising community.
• Create and provide reports to the Executive Director of University Advising.
• Assists students with course registration and other university processes.
• Ensures that students are familiar with the university catalog and other relevant advisement information and tools.
• Collaborates with NSU department chairs and associate deans to maintain Plans of Study and Course Sequence materials.
• Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system as appropriate.
• Assists with the transfer credit evaluation process.
• Serves as liaison to instructional departments; facilitates student referrals to appropriate faculty advisor.
• Monitors student academic progression to ensure student retention standards are met.
• Attends and assists with regular departmental and University Advising Center training sessions and other professional development activities.
• Coordinates intrusive advising appointments with students.
• Provides input and assists in formulation of University advisement policy and procedures, and represents advising interests and concerns on various University committees as needed.
• Represents the College at assigned recruitment events and meetings.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of admission to the university and its academic programs, registration and degree program requirements.
• Knowledge of academic standards governing the student population.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including the BANNER system.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet professional competency outcomes.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of generalinstructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance withprocedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Operational guidelines for the position include the UniversityCatalog, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements, ORSHErequirements, and NACADA best practices. These guidelines require judgment,selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied academic advising duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to provide academic advising to undergraduate university students.Success in this position contributes to the success of university students.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, undergraduate students, faculty, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

Thisposition may have direct supervision over assigned personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Successfully completed an extensive training and evaluation program.
• Demonstrated a high level of professional standards and proficiencies as established by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to an occupational field represented by a discipline within the College.
• One year professional experience in a similar position or one year advising apprenticeship/internship at the college level.
• Annual salary $39,828.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
• Anticipated hire date: 10/12/2026
• Applications will be accepted until: 9/27/2026

NOTE:

Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.