Academic Advisor II

About the role

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: School of Applied Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on complex academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Update student advising records and contribute to the development of academic advising-related programming.
• Work with students who pose retention risks to ensure they reach academic, personal, and professional success.
• Provide direction and supervision to Advisor I positions.
• Receive, process and respond to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures, handling requests that require escalation due to complexity.
• Serve as a main point of contact for students who pose retention risks, providing complex organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
• Counsel students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refer students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
• Develop, plan and implement academic advising programs such as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to Academic Advisor I positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• Relevant experience: 3 years (Required)

Pay

$46,904.00 - $70,366.40