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University of Oklahoma

Senior Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 Norman, Oklahoma 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 17th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Oklahoma is hiring a Senior Academic Advisor for Online Undergraduate Academic Advising. This role provides comprehensive academic advising and holistic support to online adult learners, guiding them from admission through graduation in collaboration with academic units to promote degree completion and quality academic experiences.

Highlights
  • Provide student-centered academic advising for online undergraduate students balancing education with work and family responsibilities.
  • Support students throughout their academic journey from admission to graduation.
  • Collaborate with OU Educational Services and academic departments to ensure timely degree completion.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 36 months of full-time academic advising experience in higher education.
  • Master's degree in academic advising, higher education administration, student development, or counseling preferred.
  • Target salary up to $48,000 annually, based on experience.
  • Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no travel required.
  • Reports to the Director of Academic Advising.
  • Employment contingent on a background check.
  • Training and professional development follow NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model.

Senior Academic Advisor Full Description

Senior Academic Advisor

  •  494036
  •  Norman
  •  Student Services
  •  Provost Direct - NRM
  •  S08

Pay Range: Target salary up to $48,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

The Senior Academic Advisor for Online Undergraduate Academic Advising provides comprehensive, student-centered academic advising and holistic support for OU Online students at the University of Oklahoma. This unit supports adult learners enrolled in fully online undergraduate programs who are returning to higher education to complete their bachelor's degrees while balancing academic goals with work, family, and financial responsibilities. The Senior Academic Advisor guides students from admission through graduation in partnership with OU Educational Services (OUES) and the academic units to support timely degree completion and high-quality academic experiences. The Senior Academic Advisor reports to the Director of Academic Advising.

The field of academic advising affords individuals opportunities for career progression based on professional experience and knowledge of the field. The Senior Academic Advisor demonstrates a level of leadership that is reflected in the assignment of specific responsibilities.

All Academic Advisors at the University of Oklahoma receive comprehensive training that is guided by the highest professional standards in the field and reflect the NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model. Academic Advisors are provided opportunities for professional development and career advancement that are self-directed and encompass the wide offerings of the profession.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Department Preferences:

  • Master's degree in academic advising, higher education administration, student development, or counseling preferred.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy

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