Academic Counselor

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The College of Liberal Arts Office of Student Services

This position provides academic counseling through student advising, degree planning, and participation in registering students. The incumbent advises and counsels students regarding degree requirements, curriculum policies, transfer coursework, and course selection; participates in activities associated with student registration and orientation; monitors student academic progress and degree completion requirements; maintains student records and advising documentation; assists students in navigating university policies and procedures;

collaborates with academic departments and campus partners to support student success; and provides timely referrals to appropriate campus resources when needed. The position supports new student orientation, evaluates transfer and advanced placement credit for advising purposes, assists with graduation planning, and helps students resolve academic issues related to registration, degree progress, and university policies.

• Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
• Serves as the main point of contact for students, providing basic organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources, and addressing their needs.
• Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills, and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Advise undergraduate students regarding degree requirements, curriculum planning, academic policies, and course selection to support timely progress toward graduation.
• Assist students with registration, schedule adjustments, and resolution of academic issues while maintaining accurate advising records and documentation.
• Monitor student academic progress through university systems and proactively communicate with students regarding concerns, opportunities, and graduation requirements.
• Interpret and explain university, college, and departmental policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff. Participate in new student orientation, registration programs, and other student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners to assist students with referrals, academic support services, and problem resolution.
• Review transfer coursework, advanced placement credit, and other academic records for advising purposes.
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations.
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner through in-person, phone, email, and virtual advising appointments.
• Assist with special projects, reporting, and initiatives that support advising operations and student success goals.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

• Bachelor's (Required)

• Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

$42,640.00 - $63,980.80

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.