Academic Advisor

Closing Date

06/17/2026

Academic Advising

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Office of Academic Student Initiatives and Services

The Academic Advisor will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Advise undergraduate students in the College of Education and Health Professions in the creation and implementation of achievable academic plans; assist with the development and revision of advising related materials and processes; provide ample appointments to support student conversations and academic questions; work with the faculty and program coordinators of assigned academic units to disseminate information and resources to students;

support student success initiatives in the college and campus; assist with new student orientation and other college recruiting efforts. This is an in-person position. Regular, non-disruptive and reliable attendance is required, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in academic advising, career counseling, student development counseling, student support services, or a related higher education experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• At least two years of experience in academic advising, career counseling, student development counseling, student support services, or a related higher education experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of experiential learning and developmental advising
• Demonstrated excellence in conversation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain and compile student records
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others or in teams

$46,383

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

• Proof of Veteran Status

Elizabeth L. Mc Kinley
Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Success
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This position will close 11:59 pm the day before the closing date.

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Constant Physical Activity: Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Yes

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.