Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ January 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I. The position involves providing fundamental academic advising to students regarding degree requirements, course selection, and university policies, while also orienting students on admissions, placement testing, and registration processes. The advisor monitors academic progress, addresses academic concerns, collaborates with retention and recruitment teams to support at-risk students, and contributes to student attraction efforts.

Highlights

Provide academic advising to students on degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.
Orient students on admissions, placement testing, registration processes, and available resources.
Monitor students' academic progress and conduct routine check-ins.
Collaborate with retention and recruitment professionals to identify and assist at-risk students.
Contribute to departmental efforts to attract potential students.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and preferred experience in academic advising and higher education.
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; computer literacy required.
Experience with database applications preferred.
The role requires occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel.
Proposed annual salary is $43,888.