Academic Advisor - Broken Arrow

N96497 Academic Advisor

JOBSUMMARY Thisposition provides academic advising services to Northeastern State Universitystudents.
MAJOR DUTIES Provides students with registration and academic program information; communicates general policy information and available services to declared students.
Assists students with course registration and other university processes.
Ensures that students are familiar with the university catalog and other relevant advisement information and tools.
Assists with the maintenance of Plans of Study and Course Sequence materials for their college.
Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system as appropriate.
Assists with the transfer credit evaluation process.
Serves as liaison to instructional departments and the University Advising Center; facilitates student referrals to appropriate faculty advisor.
Monitors student academic progression to ensure student retention standards are met.
Attends and assists with regular departmental and University Advising Center training sessions and other professional development activities.
Coordinates intrusive advising appointments with students declared in a degree program in their college.
Serves on the University Advising Committee.
Represents the College at assigned recruitment events and meetings.
Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of admission to the university and its academic programs, registration and degree program requirements.
Knowledge of academic standards governing the student population.
Knowledge of student recruitment and retention principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including the BANNER system.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Demonstrates the ability to meet professional competency outcomes.
Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of generalinstructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance withprocedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
The Academic Advisor reports to the Dean of the College ortheir assignee.
GUIDELINES Operational guidelines for the position include the UniversityCatalog, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements, ORSHErequirements, and NACADA best practices. These guidelines require judgment,selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied academic advising duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to provide academic advising to undergraduate university students. Success in this position contributes to the success of university students.
CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, undergraduate students, faculty, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY
Thisposition may have direct supervision over assigned personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to an occupational field represented by a discipline within the College.
One year professional experience in a similar position or one year advising apprenticeship/internship at the college level.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in a related field.
Two to three years experience in an academic setting.
Attention to detail and the ability to complete multiple tasks.

Annual salary $38,112.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 07/06/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 06/14/2026

NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.


Notice to applicants:
It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and the ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.