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Montana State University

Academic Advisor I or II

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $20 - $25 per Hour

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an Academic Advisor I or II. The advisor will provide comprehensive academic advising services to students, collaborate with faculty and staff within various colleges, and support student retention and degree completion efforts by guiding students on curriculum choices, university policies, and academic resources.

Highlights
  • Provide specialized advising to students regarding course selection, majors, and university policies.
  • Advise freshmen, transfer, transitioning, and continuing students to support academic progression.
  • Collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and other advisors within Advising Commons and specific colleges such as Business, Engineering, and Nursing.
  • Participate in orientation, registration, recruiting events, and maintain advising records using relevant software.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and experience working with undergraduate students; advanced degree preferred for Academic Advisor II.
  • Technical knowledge preferred in enrollment and degree auditing software such as DegreeWorks, CatCourse, Banner, and MyInfo.
  • Salary ranges from $20.00-$24.55 per hour depending on level, experience, and qualifications.
  • Positions are classified, non-exempt, and range from 0.4 to 1.0 FTE with benefits eligibility depending on FTE.
  • Employment is campus-based with no remote work option and involves no supervisory duties.
  • Focus areas include Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, and Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.