Senior Academic Advisor

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The Senior Academic Advisor for Online Undergraduate Academic Advising at University of Oklahoma provides comprehensive, student-centered academic advising and holistic support for OU Online students. This role supports adult learners balancing work, family, and financial responsibilities while pursuing bachelor's degrees.

The position collaborates with OU Educational Services and academic units to guide students from admission through graduation, upholding NACADA core competencies and pursuing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, student-centered academic advising for OU Online undergraduates.
• Support degree completion and timely graduation in partnership with OU Educational Services and academic units.
• Guide students from admission through graduation while balancing work, family, and financial responsibilities.
• Maintain high professional standards per NACADA Competencies and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Holistic student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Range: Target salary up to $48,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

The Senior Academic Advisor for Online Undergraduate Academic Advising provides comprehensive, student-centered academic advising and holistic support for OU Online students at the University of Oklahoma. This unit supports adult learners enrolled in fully online undergraduate programs who are returning to higher education to complete their bachelor's degrees while balancing academic goals with work, family, and financial responsibilities. The Senior Academic Advisor guides students from admission through graduation in partnership with OU Educational Services (OUES) and the academic units to support timely degree completion and high-quality academic experiences. The Senior Academic Advisor reports to the Director of Academic Advising.

The field of academic advising affords individuals opportunities for career progression based on professional experience and knowledge of the field. The Senior Academic Advisor demonstrates a level of leadership that is reflected in the assignment of specific responsibilities.

All Academic Advisors at the University of Oklahoma receive comprehensive training that is guided by the highest professional standards in the field and reflect the NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model. Academic Advisors are provided opportunities for professional development and career advancement that are self-directed and encompass the wide offerings of the profession.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Department Preferences

• Master's degree in academic advising, higher education administration, student development, or counseling preferred.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes