Academic Advisor

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

About The Position

At the University of Oklahoma, academic advisors support student success through degree planning, course sequencing, progress monitoring, and guidance toward students’ educational, professional, and personal goals. They provide information about academic programs, policies, procedures, and institutional resources based on individual student needs. Advisors receive comprehensive training guided by professional standards and National Academic Advising Association Core Competencies, along with opportunities for self-directed professional development and career advancement. University College advisors primarily work with first-year students as they transition to the university and advise students across university degree programs until they meet the requirements to enter a degree-granting college. They also work with transfer, scholars, and pre-health students. Advisors help students select majors or minors, define career goals, respond to student and parent inquiries, monitor progress, assess concerns, and develop recovery strategies. College responsibilities also include recruitment events, presentations, collaboration with academic departments, and meetings with prospective students and families. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 6–24 months of education experience, as well as knowledge of college student development. A master's degree is preferred. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After adjusting to the position, flexible hours and remote work may be possible with supervisor and college approval. Occasional evening and weekend work is required with advance notice. Travel is not required. The position offers a targeted salary of $43,000 per year, depending on experience, and is benefits eligible.

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 academic advising appointments for an assigned caseload, addressing short-term scheduling and long-term degree planning.
Help students formulate 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 associated with 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 and 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 tasks that support degree progress.
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 opportunities.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals in other academic and administrative departments.
Take on teaching opportunities based on experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.