Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role provides academic advising to help students understand degree requirements, course selection, and university policies, while proactively orienting students on admissions and registration processes, monitoring academic progress, and collaborating with retention and recruitment teams to support at-risk students and attract potential students.

Highlights

Provide fundamental academic advising on degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.
Proactively orient students on admissions, placement testing, registration, policies, procedures, resources, and programs.
Monitor academic progress, conduct routine check-ins, and address academic concerns.
Collaborate with retention and recruitment professionals to identify and support at-risk students.
Connect students with appropriate resources and contribute to student recruitment efforts.
Required education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
Preferred experience: Academic advising and 1-2 years in higher education or related work.
Required skills: Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal skills with diverse populations, organizational and problem-solving skills, computer literacy; database experience preferred.
Compensation: $43,888 annual salary.
Position is full-time, exempt, and may require evening, weekend, and travel commitments.