Academic Advisor

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Department:
School of Business Administration
Job Summary:
Advises students on academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality to ensure students reach academic, personal, and professional success.
Job Description:
The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi seeks an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Minimum education requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
The successful candidate for this position support students in the School of Business Administration by providing information to students and potential students concerning admission requirements, degree requirements, course selection, and related functions by utilizing undergraduate and graduate catalogs as well as other information. This person also interfaces with academic areas and applicable administrative offices to ensure compliance with current requirements and academic policies. They maintain student records in order to monitor student academic progress throughout their degree programs. Finally, they assist recruiting, verification of transfers, and other related or similar duties as required. Applications must be submitted at careers.olemiss.edu and should include a cover letter that summarizes your qualifications, experience, and skills related to the position as well as a resume.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Advises students and potential students concerning admission requirements, degree requirements, course selection, and related functions.
2. Communicates with various offices to ensure compliance with current academic requirements and procedures.
3. Participates in activities associated with the monitoring academic progress, registration of students, and maintenance of student record files
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required
Compensation:
$42,640.00 - $63,980.80
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.