Advisor, Graduate School Services

Overview

The Graduate School is seeking an Advisor I, II or III in Graduate School Services to provide advising and counseling to students on graduate school and graduation planning and processes.

• Assists graduate students with the admission and/or graduation process, including protocol, dissertation/thesis submission and approval, and required documentation.
• Reviews and edits for the format of theses and dissertations submitted for approval.
• Processes graduate school forms and requests for graduation and admission.
• Provides administrative support, including assisting with commencement program preparation, ensuring that graduate student manuscripts are bound and microfilmed for archiving, and updating transcripts.
• May process general and final defense exam requests and transcribe results to transcripts.
• Organizes and assists with special events.
• Represents the Graduate School to committees and the public.
• Advises faculty and administrators regarding policies and programs.

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and 0 years of experience in advising and/or coordinating services related to the student admissions and/or graduation requirements and processes.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and 2 years of experience in advising and/or coordinating services related to the student admissions and/or graduation requirements and processes.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and 4 years of experience in advising and/or coordinating services related to the student admissions and/or graduation requirements and processes.
• Substitutions for
  
  Education:
  
  When a candidate has the required experience but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement at a rate of two (2) years of relevant experience per year of required education.
• Substitutions for
  
  Experience:
  
  When a candidate has the required education but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year of relevant education per year of required experience.

• Life‑Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Salary Range: $35,740-$68,670

Job Category:
Academic Advising/Support

Working Hours:

Non‑Traditional

Location:

Auburn, Alabama

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Closing Date: 02/19/2026