Academic Advisor

Job Summary

The College of Business is seeking an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students, supporting academic planning, course selection, registration, and timely degree completion.
• Guide students in understanding degree requirements, university policies, and academic regulations while helping them connect their interests and goals to academic and career pathways.
• Monitor student progress and conduct proactive outreach to support student success, persistence, and retention.
• Connect students with campus resources, experiential learning opportunities, and services that promote academic achievement and personal development.
• Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and advising resources that support student success and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to an inclusive, student-centered advising environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in a higher education student services setting, or related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non-profits, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing rapport and using other social skills (in large group, small group, and/or interpersonal settings).
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of full-time professional employment experience in a higher education student services setting, or two or more years of demonstrated full-time related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non-profits, etc.).
• Professional experience assisting diverse populations and/or diverse learners, such as non-traditional, online, international students, and/or groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
• Ability to communicate effectively in front of large groups and to provide presentations, workshops, and outreach programs.
• Knowledge and application of retention practices, student development theory, and/or proactive advising strategies.
• Experience with student information and/or customer relationship management systems (e.g. Degreeworks, Banner, Peoplesoft, Slate, Salesforce, Navigate, etc.).
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Advising, Education, a closely related field, or an advising unit related field.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Hours: Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST. Rare evening and weekend work may be required.
• Alternative schedules to meet a 40-hour work week can be considered.
• Location: This position is based in Corvallis and needs to be on campus several days per week. Being a hybrid team, we have the flexibility to be remote as much as 2-3 days per week, as agreed upon by the supervisor and depending on the needs of the college.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $64,000

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-07

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.