Academic Advisor

About the role

Hiring Department: Student Success Center
Job Description: Funded by a $752,096 annual grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Missouri-Columbia’s TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Program serves 670 eligible undergraduate participants each year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an academic advisor for a caseload of TRiO SSS Participants.
• Provide individualized support to TRiO SSS Participants for personal, career, and academic matters, including information, activities, and instruction on the range of career options available.
• Engage with TRiO SSS Participants in actively assessing personal, career, and academic needs, setting goals related to those needs, and tracking progress.
• Track and monitor academic progress, holds, enrollment and other indicators of student need and intervene when needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic records of every student interaction, including in-person, phone, and online visits.
• Collaborate with and serve as the liaison between the TRiO Student Support Services Program and partner academic units.
• Serve on appropriate committees and represent TRiO at events, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Shift: Flexible hours with occasional evening and weekend events.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a participant in a pre-college or college TRiO Project, prior experience working for a TRiO Project or providing academic advising to first-generation college students, students from low-income backgrounds, and/or students with disabilities, demonstrated ability to relate to and the desire to work with first-generation college students, students from low-income backgrounds, and/or students with disabilities, Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of TRiO SSS program policies and procedures.

Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: Salary Range: $42,000 - $53,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience
Grade: GGS-8
University Title: Academic Advisor
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Sponsorship Information: Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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-resources/benefits-retirement.

Pay

Salary Range: $42,000 - $53,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

Shift: Flexible hours with occasional evening and weekend events

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.

Benefits

For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/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.