Part Time Academic Advisor, College of Education, West Plains

🇺🇸 West Plains, Missouri 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $17 - $18 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ August 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Part Time Academic Advisor for the College of Education at the West Plains campus. The advisor will assist Elementary Education students with academic scheduling, provide information on teacher certification requirements, support student success and retention, and engage with prospective and current students to guide their academic progress.

Highlights

Advise Elementary Education students on academic schedules and degree progression.
Provide information on Missouri teacher certification requirements to undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
Maintain records to monitor academic progress and develop retention and engagement activities.
Refer students to university resources for assistance with difficulties.
Engage with prospective transfer students and those considering a College of Education major.
Requires excellent interpersonal skills including in-person and Zoom communication, strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Must have computer literacy and cultural competency to engage diverse backgrounds.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and preferred experience in academic advising, higher education, or related fields.
Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 1pm to 6pm, with flexibility based on course schedules.
Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.