N96515 Academic Advisor

About the Role

This position provides academic advising services to Northeastern State University students, ensuring they are supported through university processes and academic progression.

Responsibilities

• Provides students with university admission, registration, and academic program information.
• Communicates general policy information and available services to first-year students.
• Assists students with enrollment management processes and registration.
• Provides information on financial aid, counseling services, and other university resources.
• Ensures students are familiar with the university catalog and relevant advisement information.
• Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system.
• Processes transfer credit evaluations and prepares degree audits.
• Serves as liaison to instructional departments and facilitates student referrals to counselors or faculty advisors.
• Writes letters of recommendation, scholarship letters, and other school-related correspondence.
• Monitors student academic progression to ensure retention standards are met.
• Participates in student recruitment activities and advisement orientation programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of admission, 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 dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, typically associated with an apprenticeship, internship, or 1-2 years of similar experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may include direct supervision over assigned personnel.

Work Environment

• Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent sitting, standing, or stooping.
• Occasional lifting of light objects.
• Work is primarily performed in an office setting.

Pay

Annual salary of $38,112.00.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including generous leave time.

Anticipated hire date: August 17, 2026.