Academic Advisor I - Senior Academic Advisor II AS6501

The OSU/A&M System

Stillwater, Oklahoma

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40,000–$57,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, People Management, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Student Admissions, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Stillwater, Oklahoma
POSTED
6 days ago

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Christine Ormsbee, ormsbee@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$40,000 - $57,000

Salary

About this Position

The position supports student success by guiding prospective, new, and returning students through the admissions and enrollment process while providing high‑quality academic advising. This role assists students with selecting courses, understanding program requirements, and accessing university resources. The position also offers individualized support to students experiencing academic challenges and participates in orientation, enrollment events, and departmental initiatives.

In addition, the role maintains accurate student records, utilizes advising software to track academic progress, and contributes to continuous improvement through data‑informed decision‑making. The position engages in ongoing professional development and serves on university committees focused on student success, retention, and advising initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's
    A master’s degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of required experience. Terminal degrees may warrant adjustment to years of experience equivalency.   (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
    • Academic Advisor I: Bachelor’s Degree and zero – two years of experience in a comparable position.  
    • Academic Advisor II: Bachelor’s Degree and two to three years of experience in comparable position. Teach up to two sections of Univ IIII.   
    • Academic Advisor III: Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years of experience in a comparable position. Teach up to two sections of Univ IIII.    
    • Senior Academic Advisor I: Bachelor's Degree and five to seven years of experience in a comparable position. Teach up to two sections of Univ IIII.     
    • Senior Academic Advisor II: Bachelor’s Degree and seven years of experience in a comparable position. Teach up to two sections of Univ IIII. Administrative experience that could include responsibility with unit programs and/or student groups; supervisory experience to include interviewing, training and development, etc. of employees and/or student leaders; and/or coordination of special projects. 
  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

    Possess a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a desire to assist students in achieving success. Demonstrate creativity and initiative and be a proactive participant in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Manage confidential information appropriately. Must be service-oriented and able to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students in a positive manner at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's

    psychology, sociology, business

  • Five years of experience directly comparable to academic advising.

  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

    Possess a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a desire to assist students in achieving success. Demonstrate creativity and initiative and be a proactive participant in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Manage confidential information appropriately. Must be service-oriented and able to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students in a positive manner at all times.

About the Company

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The OSU/A&M System