Academic Advisor I (College of Business)

🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ November 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I (College of Business). This role involves providing academic advising to College of Business students by guiding them on degree requirements, course selections, and university policies. The advisor proactively orients students, monitors academic progress, supports retention by identifying at-risk students, and contributes to recruitment and orientation programs.

Highlights

Provide fundamental academic advising services to College of Business students on degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.
Orient students on admissions, placement testing, registration processes, resources, and programs.
Monitor academic progress through routine check-ins and review of academic records and test results.
Identify at-risk students, connect them to resources, and assist in developing semester schedules and program outlines.
Maintain accurate records of advising sessions and student progress using university systems.
Participate in student orientation programs and recruitment events such as SOAR.
Engage in professional development to enhance advising skills and stay current on policies and academic programs.
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Preferred experience includes academic advising and 1-2 years in higher education or related fields.
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills are required.
Annual salary is $43,888. Position is exempt, full-time, and requires occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments.