Academic Advisor I (McQueary College of Health & Human Services)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 20th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I for the McQueary College of Health & Human Services. The role involves proactively orienting students on admissions, registration, policies, and resources while supporting their academic progress, creating study plans, addressing concerns, and collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance student success and retention.

Highlights

Provide academic advising on degree requirements, course selection, and university policies.
Proactively orient students on admissions, placement testing, and registration processes.
Monitor student academic progress and conduct routine check-ins.
Serve as student advocate and address academic concerns.
Utilize university technology and software for advising interactions.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and retention professionals.
Requires a bachelor's degree; master’s preferred.
Preferred 1-2 years of higher education or related experience and academic advising experience.
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
Pay grade 42 with a proposed salary of $43,888 annually.