Sr. Academic Advisor

Hiring Department

Trulaske College of Business

Job Description

The Trulaske College
of Business has immediate openings for 2 Sr. Academic Advisors to advise students with interest in the Trulaske College of Business
regarding issues such as degree requirements, choosing a major, probationary concern, course registration and other
concerns.

Responsibilities for the positions vary.

Position 1:
Advise undergraduate business
students

• Track progress for applying to the upper level
• Check graduation requirements
• Counsel on career
  preparation
• Academic advising
• Advise students regarding students’ schedule
• Work with probation/academic
  actions
• Maintain communication with advisees
• Evaluate transcripts
• Referrals
• Transitional
  Advising

Direct Peer Advising and Student Success Initiatives

• Direct all aspects of the Academic Peer Advising
  Program.
• Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, supervision, and ongoing training and professional development of
  Peer Advisors.
• Develop and assess peer advising services to ensure consistent, high-quality support for students.
• Coordinate
  student success initiatives in collaboration with advising staff and campus partners.
• Develop and implement targeted outreach,
  interventions, and programming for Advising Group 4 students, the college’s highest-risk student population.
• Lead the development
  and implementation of parallel planning initiatives and programming for “Murky Middle” students to support informed academic decision-making
  and successful progression to upper-level admission.
• Serve as the College of Business liaison for Tiger Pathways, coordinating
  communication, programming, and referrals with campus partners.
• Coordinate outreach efforts for non-enrolled students to improve
  retention and re-enrollment outcomes.
• Lead the college’s participation in the campus-wide Recruit Back/Finish Line initiative for
  former business students seeking degree completion.
• Assess program effectiveness using student success and retention data and
  recommend continuous improvements to peer advising and student success initiatives.

Manage the Academic Actions program for the
college.

• Lead a team of advisors who conduct a review of students on dismissal and probation status each semester
• Draft and
  send timely communications to students and their advisors regarding academic standing
• Coordinate with the University Registrar’s
  Office to ensure accuracy of student academic standing reports and complete analysis of that information.
• Manage all aspects of the
  academic recovery program for students who are on academic probation to support their future academic success

Other Duties as
Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Advising

Position 2:
Advise
Undergraduate Business Students – Provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate business students regarding degree planning,
academic policies, and student success.

• Academic advising and degree planning
• Track progress toward upper-level
  admission
• Review graduation requirements
• Advise on course selection and registration
• Counsel students on academic
  success and career preparation
• Evaluate transfer and test credit
• Maintain communication with assigned advisees
• Make
  referrals to campus resources
• Provide transitional advising
• Support students experiencing academic
  challenges

Coordinate Certificate and Minor Programs – Provide leadership for the administration of the College of Business
certificate and minor programs serving students across the university.

• Process certificate and minor declarations
• Complete
  graduation clearance for certificate and minor students
• Manage shared certificate and minor program email inboxes
• Serve as
  the primary contact for students, faculty, advisors, and staff regarding certificate and minor requirements, policies, and
  procedures
• Coordinate with academic departments and campus partners to ensure accurate and efficient program
  administration
• Monitor enrollment, maintain program records, and recommend process improvements to enhance service and operational
  efficiency

Coordinate Undergraduate Advising Communications – Lead the development and maintenance of advising communications to
ensure accurate, consistent, and accessible information.

• Maintain and update the Undergraduate Advising Office
  website
• Coordinate updates to advising handbooks, forms, guides, and other print and digital resources
• Develop and maintain
  internal and external communications for students, faculty, and staff
• Ensure advising materials reflect current university and
  college policies and procedures
• Support communication initiatives that promote student success and office
  operations

Supervise Student Employees – Provide leadership and oversight for Undergraduate Advising Office work-study students in
collaboration with the Student Support Specialist.

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training student
  employees
• Supervise daily work assignments and office responsibilities
• Monitor performance and provide coaching and
  feedback
• Support front-line office operations and customer service

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform other duties as
  assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Advising.

Shift

8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, occasional evening
and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is
necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with equivalent combination of
  education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Prefer experience 1-2 years working in
  higher education serving as an advisor to students. Knowledge of academic policies and student affairs is also
  beneficial

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $45,968.00 – $59,374.00 per year

Grade: GGS
009

University Title: Academic Advisor SR

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent
Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references
with the online application.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high
quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an
attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and
the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering
big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues
and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,
Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As
part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans,
retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resou
rces/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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