Academic Advisor

Posting Number: NE

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally‑owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award‑winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000‑acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide‑range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type: Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Department: Adult and Regional Education

The Academic Advisor provides assistance with daily operations at the regional campus, recruits prospective students, assists students with admissions and enrollment processes, and serves in an academic advisory role.

• Serve as an academic advisor for prospective students to provide quality academic advising services, as well as accurate degree program curriculum planning.
• Serve as an academic advisor for students enrolled in the Integrated Studies program and all other regional campus and distance learning programs to provide quality advising and academic services.
• Implement and/or assist with various recruitment campaigns.
• Collaborate with the local community college partner staff to recruit and provide a seamless transition for new transfer students.
• Attend recruitment events and activities to promote enrollment growth.
• Assist students with admissions, enrollment, financial aid, scholarship information, provides guidance to students regarding other university related issues.
• Assist with maintaining social media posts for the regional campus.
• Assist with regional campus student organization activities.
• Assist with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with videoconferencing classroom activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Campus Director or Executive Director of Center for Adult and Regional Education.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with the public.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in and understanding of academic advising or mentoring students is preferred.

Posting Date: 06/09/2026

Closing Date: 06/26/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $34,073 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade: 106