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Position Information

Position Title Academic Advisor I (McQueary College of Health & Human Services)

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department McQueary College of Health & Human Services Administration

HR Home Department 020500 McQUEARY COLLEGE OF HLTH & HUMAN SVCS

Pay Grade 42

Proposed Salary $43,888/annual

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Academic Advisor provides fundamental academic advising to students in understanding degree requirements, course selection, and university policies. This position proactively orients students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and programs, monitors academic progress, conducts routine check-ins, and addresses academic concerns. The Advisor collaborates with retention and recruitment professionals and initiatives to identify at risk-students, and then connects them with appropriate resources, as well as contribute to efforts to attract potential students to the department.

Description of Primary Duties

The Academic Advisor I is a full-time, 12-month employee who works collaboratively as part of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services ( MCHHS ) Student Success and Advisement Center ( SSAC ) team to: proactively orient students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and programs; support students through their academic journeys by monitoring academic progress, assisting with the creation of reasonable plans of study consistent with students’ program requirements and personal goals; conduct routine check-ins, address academic concerns, and serve as student advocate when appropriate; effectively utilize technology/University software to guide student/advisor interactions; collaborate with faculty, administrators, and other staff members to support student success and retention efforts on campus and within MCHHS .

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: Academic advising experience is preferred, where knowledge of federal, state, and higher education policies and procedures has been gained. At least one to two years in higher education or similar related work experience is preferred.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), organizational and management skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills and attention to detail are required. Computer literacy is required, experience with database applications is preferred.

Other: The scope of the position minimally requires work in the evenings and on weekends. The position may require travel, including overnight travel.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1111.htm

Open Date 12/03/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official transcripts documenting an earned baccalaureate degree will be required upon hire. The first date of consideration is 01/05/2026, however, the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250253FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/84292

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?

+ Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

+ No, I am not currently employed by the University.

+ No, I am a current per course faculty member.

+ No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

+ No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

+ No, I am a current student University employee.

+ * How did you hear about this vacancy?

+ Indeed

+ Linkedin

+ Missouri State University Website

+ Google

+ Employee Referral

+ Job Alerts

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ Personal Contacts / Networking

+ Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

+ Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

+ Other Documents -1

+ Unofficial Transcripts -2

+ Unofficial Transcripts -3