Academic Advisor

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

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About The Position

Academic Advisors at the University of Oklahoma support student success by overseeing degree planning, recommending course sequences, monitoring progress toward degree completion, and helping students pursue educational, professional, and personal goals. They provide guidance on academic programs, policies, procedures, and institutional resources. The university provides comprehensive training based on National Academic Advising Association core competencies, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. University College advisors primarily work with first-year students as they transition into the university and advise students across degree programs until they meet their degree-granting college’s entry requirements. They also work with transfer, scholars, and pre-health students. Advisors help students select majors and minors, define career goals, address concerns, monitor progress, and develop recovery strategies. College responsibilities include recruitment events, presentations, collaboration with academic departments, and meetings with prospective students and families. The position’s primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work is required with advance notice. After adjusting to the position, flexible hours and remote work may be possible with supervisor and college approval. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
6–24 months of education experience.
Knowledge of college student development.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to diversity and sensitivity to individuals from different ethnic, cultural, geographic, and experiential backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous academic advising or student support experience.

Responsibilities

Engage in and successfully graduate from the Academic Advisor Training Program.
Demonstrate working knowledge of state, university, college, and major policies and procedures.
Conduct individual advising appointments for an assigned caseload, addressing short-term scheduling and long-term degree planning.
Help students develop appropriate academic plans based on their interests and goals, including guidance on general education, degree requirements, and academic opportunities.
Assess students’ holistic needs, provide support, and refer them to appropriate campus partners.
Use equity and inclusion practices to build trusting relationships with assigned students.
Respond promptly to communications by phone, Zoom, and email.
Manage administrative tasks related to preparing for and completing advising sessions.
Evaluate, update, and securely maintain student and advising records.
Process academic forms.
Review midterm grade reports and proactively address academic challenges.
Meet with students on Academic Probation or Reinstatement to develop academic success plans.
Advise transfer students on transfer articulation, review course equivalencies, and assist with course planning and degree completion.
Conduct proactive outreach to encourage timely advising appointments, registration, and completion of degree-progress tasks.
Participate in institutional retention and completion initiatives.
Meet with prospective students and assist with college recruitment and orientation programming.
Participate in University College and academic advising community meetings and professional development.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals in other academic and administrative departments.
Participate in teaching opportunities, based on experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.