Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Academic Advisor, West Plains
Work Location
West Plains Campus
Department
West Plains Advising and Academic Support
HR Home Department
040301 WP ADVISING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Pay Grade
42
Proposed Salary
$40,814 - $44,888 annually
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Academic Advisor assists assigned students in the development of academic schedules appropriate for their stated educational goals, guides pre-majors in the selection of academic majors, and directs students to resources within the University that provide assistance in making career/academic major choices, as appropriate.
Description of Primary Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides an essential student service of academic advisement by being knowledgeable of academic policies and procedures, unique to Missouri State University-West Plains, that facilitate the advisement process and assist assigned students in the development of academic schedules appropriate for the stated educational goals of students; guiding students in decision-making and learning how to accept responsibility for their decisions; assisting all students (not just advisees) seeking academic information; assisting pre-majors in the selection of academic majors; and, directing students to resources within the University that provide assistance in making career and academic major choices.
2. Ensures the effectiveness of the advising process by maintaining advisee files for all assigned advisees, regularly updating advisee academic reports, and validating the information contained in the advisee files with the student database.
3. Helps ensure the success of the Student Advising and Registration (STAR) Program by complying with the decisions of the STAR Committee regarding orientation and registration activities and providing STAR participants with instructions and pertinent information related to the orientation and matriculation of all new students.
4. May assist freshman students in the transition to university life by teaching or participating in appropriate courses or the student success course, IDS 110 (The University in the Global Community) which includes topics such as time management, study skills, available campus resources, career exploration, and other topics/issues affecting freshman students or other appropriate courses.
5. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor
6. Contributes to the overall success of academic affairs by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: At least one year of academic advising experience is required, where knowledge of federal, state, and higher education policies and procedures has been gained, or one year of university employment in which a thorough knowledge of academic programs was required. Teaching experience is preferred.
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), organizational and management skills are required. A working knowledge of various computer applications is required; experience with database applications is preferred.
Other: The scope of the position occasionally requires work in the evenings and on weekends, especially during the summer STAR sessions.
Additional Qualifications
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Open Date
04/10/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is May 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260086FTS
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