Academic Advisor

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor advises undergraduate students in the College of Education and Health Professions on creating and implementing achievable academic plans. The role supports student success through individual advising appointments, collaboration with faculty and program coordinators, and participation in college and campus initiatives. The advisor also helps develop and revise advising materials and processes, assists with new student orientation and college recruiting efforts, and shares relevant information and resources with students.

Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is required, along with the ability to maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships. The position is in the Office of Academic Student Initiatives and Services at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in academic advising, career counseling, student development counseling, student support services, student affairs, admissions, or related higher education experience.
• Knowledge of experiential learning, developmental advising, and proactive advising.
• Demonstrated excellence in conversation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain and compile student records.
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others or in teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least two years of experience in academic advising, career counseling, student development counseling, student support services, student affairs, admissions, or related higher education experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students in the College of Education and Health Professions in creating and implementing achievable academic plans.
• Assist with developing and revising advising-related materials and processes.
• Provide ample appointments to support student conversations and address academic questions.
• Work with faculty and program coordinators in assigned academic units to share information and resources with students.
• Support student success initiatives in the college and across campus.
• Assist with new student orientation and other college recruiting efforts.
• Maintain regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level