Pharmacy Academic Advisor — Student Success & Retention

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy, invites applications for an Academic Advisor I to guide students through course selection and degree requirements while maintaining confidentiality and privacy. The role focuses on advising, tracking progress, and supporting student success.

The position involves leading retention-focused initiatives, updating advising records, and providing supervision to Advisor I staff while helping students reach their academic and professional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in academic advising or student support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to academic inquiries per policies and procedures; escalate when needed.
• Main contact for retention-risk students; provide information about options and resources.
• Counsel students to identify interests, skills and values to match fields of study and career options.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records.
• Develop and implement academic advising programs (workshops, panels, guest speakers).

Skills

Student advising

Confidentiality

Counseling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy, invites applications for an Academic Advisor I to guide students through course selection and degree requirements while maintaining confidentiality and privacy. The role focuses on advising, tracking progress, and supporting student success.

The position involves leading retention-focused initiatives, updating advising records, and providing supervision to Advisor I staff while helping students reach their academic and professional goals.