Academic Advisor, West Plains

🇺🇸 West Plains, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $41K - $45K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Academic Advisor for its West Plains campus. The advisor will support students in academic scheduling, major selection, and career planning while managing advisee records and contributing to orientation and student success programs.

Highlights

Advise assigned students on academic policies, schedule development, and decision-making.
Assist all students, including pre-majors, in academic major selection and resource navigation.
Maintain and regularly update advisee files and academic reports to ensure accuracy.
Support Student Advising and Registration (STAR) Program by providing orientation and registration guidance.
Possibly teach or participate in freshman success courses such as IDS 110.
Stay current with professional development and training as required.
Perform additional duties assigned within academic affairs.
Required: Bachelor's degree and at least one year of academic advising or relevant university experience.
Skills: Strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, and working knowledge of computer applications.
Compensation: $40,814 - $44,888 annually; position is full-time and exempt.