Academic Advisor I, II, or III

🇺🇸 Starkville, Mississippi 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Academic Advisor I, II, or III to guide prospective and current undergraduate students through degree planning within a specific academic department. The advisor helps students navigate class schedules, financial aid, and transition strategies while resolving academic problems and tracking progress toward graduation.

Highlights

Advises students on college and school policies, degree requirements, and financial aid and scholarship parameters
Reviews and evaluates transfer transcripts for applicable academic credit
Processes forms such as add/drop, withdrawal requests, academic forgiveness, substitutions, and appeals
Monitors grades and attendance to proactively reach out to students and provide academic coaching
Recruits prospective students and helps prepare recruiting materials for the university and college
Leads orientation sessions and other academic events for incoming students
May supervise student employees and lower-graded staff and help train and interview new hires
May serve as instructor of record for freshman transition courses
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of directly related experience
Prefers candidates with a master’s degree or equivalent