Academic Advisor Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Academic Advisor to join our team. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a critical role in cultivating student success by assisting students in their transition to the university, facilitating their efforts to plan their path to degree, promoting engagement in their major, and connecting them with key campus resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with other advisors, staff, and faculty to provide evidence-based advising to increase student success.
• Meet with students to advise them on academic requirements and progression toward degree completion, proactively reaching out to students to ensure they are meeting expectations.
• Provide backup for faculty advisors and assist students and faculty with university processes such as course substitutions, undergraduate exception requests, and graduation applications.
• Coordinate and participate in undergraduate recruitment, orientation, and retention events and initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and training to improve advising skills, including recognizing and supporting the needs of diverse student populations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of experience working in an academic environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, commitment to professional development, and ability to work independently to manage caseloads.
• Knowledge of academic policies and procedures, as well as student resources throughout the university.
• Flexibility in using problem-solving skills and initiative to assist individual students with particular issues and identify methods to improve office processes and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a field related to higher education, student services, or counseling.
• Prior experience with advisement, student coaching, or other student academic support work, especially with diverse student populations.

What We Offer:

The University of Southern Mississippi offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about student success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.