Hiring Department

Academic Advising, Arts & Sciences

Job Description

College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advisor
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
To perform duties essential for the academic development, retention and graduation of students. To assist students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, building relevant competencies, and setting goals. To present academic information to orientation groups and potential students and parents.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Through a collaborative process with students, assess educational and career objectives and foster personal initiative and responsibility in meeting these objectives.
Advise students on a variety of academic issues such as courses that will satisfy general education and degree requirements, selection of a major field of study, scholastic and probationary problems, and College (or Department) policies and procedures. Maintain digital records of student meetings and outcomes.
Assist students with course registration, schedule planning and adjustments.
Monitor academic progress of students; evaluate satisfactory progress toward degree; help students interpret their Degree Audit Report (DARS); identify current and potential needs or problem areas and identify appropriate campus resources.
Assist students with academic and non-academic problem solving. Provide general campus information. Refer students to appropriate campus resources e.g. financial aid, disability services, academic support, international student services, student health services, counseling services, and career planning and placement.
Prepare, update, and finalize graduation lists.
Evaluate transfer transcripts from other academic institutions for equivalencies and application to specific degree programs.
Interpret and explain college and university policies and procedures; participate in preparation of orientations and assist in presenting academic information to new students during orientation.
Participate in and support recruitment and retention related office initiatives.
Attend weekend functions and hold evening hours as needed.
Participate in organized and self-directed professional development activities
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Shift

8:00am to 5:00pm
Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field
1 year work experience in higher ed

Anticipated Hiring Range

Pay commensurate with education and experience
Hiring Range: $43,000-$45,000 Annual
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Academic Advisor

Application Materials

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.