N96515 Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor - Broken Arrow Job Summary This position provides academic advising services to Northeastern State University students. MAJOR DUTIES Provides students with university admission, registration and academic program information; communicates general policy information and available services to first-year students. Assists students with the enrollment management processes and with registration. Provides information on financial aid, counseling services, and other related university resources. Ensures that students are familiar with the university catalog and other relevant advisement information. Reviews and updates student information in the BANNER system as appropriate. Processes transfer credit evaluations; prepares degree audits. Serves as liaison to instructional departments; facilitates student referrals to appropriate counselor or faculty advisor. Writes letters of recommendations, scholarship letters, and other school-related correspondence for students. Monitors student academic progression to ensure the retention standards are retained. Participates in student recruitment activities. Facilitates advisement orientation programs. Performs related duties. Knowledge Required By The Position 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 in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include the university catalog, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requirements, ORSHE requirements, and CBT Standards of Professional Behavior. 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 academic advising to university students.Success in this position contributes to the success of university students. CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, 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 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position 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 the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. 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. Annual salary $38,112.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 8/17/2026 Applications will be accepted until: 8/9/2026 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 ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.