Academic Advisor

Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University

Posted on Aug 12, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Academic Advisor
Job Description
The Academic Advisor plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing comprehensive and proactive student-centered academic advising to new freshmen, undecided transfer students, at-risk students, and other designated student populations. This position empowers students to make informed academic decisions, develop educational plans, and successfully navigate university policies, procedures, and resources. Through individualized advising, registration support, and campus collaboration, this position promotes student success, retention, and timely degree completion while fostering an inclusive and supporting learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer students, and other special populations
  • Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades and GPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well as course planning/registration
  • Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepares and makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge and other on –campus groups
  • Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with relevant research
  • Stays abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updates in university-wide initiatives and policies
  • Understands the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
  • Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group advising sessions, or drop-in advising
  • Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students through a variety of communication methods, including telephone, email, Zoom, and social media platforms
  • Advise during new student registration programs
  • Accurately document advisement and student meeting details
  • Serve on campus committees, as needed
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of advising theory and best practices in academic advisement
  • Challenges of entering freshman and transfer students and effective retention strategies
  • Teaching techniques and strategies
  • Effective advising techniques with special populations
  • Ability to research and write reports
  • Strong organizational skills (maintaining accurate files), and (verbal and written) communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents
  • Computer application skills
  • Knowledge of Banner and DegreeWorks preferred
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Advising or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years postsecondary education advisement experience.
Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds
FLSA Exempt
Additional Demands



Hours of Work
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S856P
Open Date 08/11/2026
Priority Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+
  2. * What is your Philosophy for serving students?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have prior experience in Higher Education?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is your highest level of education attained?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial)
  4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Optional Documents
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