Academic Advisor, School of Pharmacy

University of Mississippi • University, MS

1d • $46,904 - $70,366

About The Position

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a leading public research university committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. The School of Pharmacy is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students through complex academic matters, including course selection and degree requirements, while ensuring confidentiality. This role involves supporting students at risk of retention, helping them achieve academic, personal, and professional success, and providing supervision to Academic Advisor I positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• 3 Years of relevant experience (Required)

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures, handling requests that require escalation due to complexity.
• Serves as a main point of contact for students who pose retention risks, providing complex organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
• Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills, and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
• Develops, plans, and implements academic advising programs such as workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Academic Advisor I positions.

What This Job Offers

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