Academic Counselor

University of Mississippi • University, MS

3d • $42,640 - $63,981

About The Position

The Academic Counselor advises students on academic matters, including course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. The role supports students’ academic, personal, and professional success by responding to academic inquiries, providing information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources, helping students assess interests, skills, and values in relation to fields of study and career options, and referring them to appropriate institutional resources. The position is in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered. Substitutions for required experience or education are assessed on a 1:1 basis. A bachelor's degree is required; no relevant experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
• Serves as a main point of contact for students, providing basic organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing students’ needs.
• Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills, and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options.
• Refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.

What This Job Offers

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