Partner with students to develop academic plans, and navigate
degree requirements, university policies, and academic
processes.
Assist with registration, course scheduling, graduation review
processes, and other academic administrative activities that
support student success and timely degree completion.
Review and evaluate academic records, degree requirements,
transfer coursework, and other student information to support
academic planning and degree progression.
Connect students with university services, programs, and
resources, helping them navigate campus processes and access
support that addresses individual needs and barriers
Monitor student academic progress and satisfactory progress
towards degree completion.
Identify risks to retention or completion; coordinate
interventions through referrals and support services.
Partner with faculty, staff, and campus resources to remove
barriers to success, and promote academic achievement.
Provide timely guidance to students experiencing academic
difficulty, including probation-related concerns. Communicate
concerns with faculty, advisor colleagues, and relevant
stakeholders.
Academic Records Management
- Maintain accurate student records, advising documentation, and
academic information in accordance with university policies and
standards.
- Prepare, compile, verify, and maintain graduation lists and
other reports, records, correspondence, and other materials related
to advising operations, student success initiatives, and program
requirements.
- Run degree audits and evaluate progress towards
graduation.
- Maintain compliance with institutional records and
documentation standards.
- Utilize university systems and reporting tools to track student
progress, maintain data integrity, and support institutional
decision-making.
Campus Partnerships and Institutional Support
- Collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and campus partners
to support student success, maintain awareness of academic programs
and policy changes, and ensure consistent communication of
university requirements and resources including admissions,
financial aid, counseling services, career centers, tutoring
services, and other partners to support student success.
- Participate in recruitment, outreach, orientation, workshops,
and engagement activities that support prospective, new, and
continuing students throughout their academic journey.
- Maintain current knowledge of academic policies, curriculum
requirements, advising best practices, and university systems to
provide accurate guidance and support informed
decision-making.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous
improvement of advising programs, services, processes, and
resources that enhance the student experience and operational
effectiveness.
As with all positions, may perform other job-related
responsibilities as needed to support departmental and campus-wide
needs.
CORE COMPETENCIES
· Relationship building centered on trust and student
advocacy
· Problem solving and resourcefulness
· Organizational skills and attention to detail
· Academic and institutional knowledge
· Integrity and confidentiality
Shift
40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
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
Masters degree in higher education or related field;
2 years of experience in Academic Advising
Anticipated Hiring Range
$ 43,000 - $46,000
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
- Application materials include a cover letter and resume.
Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
- pplicants must combine all application materials into one PDF
or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the
UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
- 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.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human
Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
