Academic Advisor

Pay Range:
Targeted salary $43,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel:
Not required

The Michael

F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma is committed to developing ethical, innovative business leaders who make a positive impact in their organizations and communities. Price College serves students across a variety of academic programs and offers a collaborative, student-centered environment focused on academic excellence and student success.

Price College is seeking a supportive and service-oriented professional to join our team as an Academic Advisor. This position provides individualized guidance to undergraduate business students as they navigate academic requirements, explore educational opportunities, and make progress toward graduation.

Academic Advisors develop trusted relationships with their assigned students and help them make informed decisions based on their interests, goals, and individual circumstances. The advisor will work with students on both immediate academic needs and long-term degree planning while helping them understand college and university policies, procedures, and available resources.

• Provide individualized academic advising and help students develop meaningful plans for completing their degrees.
• Support students experiencing academic challenges and connect them with appropriate college and campus resources.
• Monitor academic progress and conduct proactive outreach related to advising, enrollment, retention, and graduation.
• Assist transfer, prospective, and current students through advising appointments, orientation programs, and other student-focused initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and complete the administrative processes associated with academic advising.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who can quickly build rapport with students, faculty, and staff. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and clearly explain complex academic policies and procedures. The Academic Advisor must also be comfortable managing multiple priorities and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping students solve problems, identify opportunities, and remain on track toward their academic and professional goals. At Price College, academic advising is an important part of creating a positive student experience and helping students make the most of their time at the University of Oklahoma.

Join a collaborative team committed to supporting students throughout their academic journeys.

All Academic Advisors at the University of Oklahoma receive comprehensive training that is guided by the highest professional standards in the field and reflect the NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model. Advisors are provided opportunities for professional development and career advancement that are self-directed and encompass the wide offerings of the profession.

Price Academic Advising Services works as a team creating supportive relationships that equip students with the information and resources necessary for their academic and personal success. Academic Advisors at Price College serve students by teaching them to successfully navigate through university requirements and college policies/procedures. In addition, advisors offer information about exciting OU and Price College opportunities and resources, academic resources, tutoring, and tools for success.

• Participates in the Academic Advisor Training Program.
• Conduct individual academic advising appointments for a designated caseload that addresses short-term scheduling and long-term degree planning.
• Guides students in formulating meaningful and appropriate academic plans based on their interests and goals, while providing guidance on the General Education curriculum, degree requirements, and academic opportunities.
• Assesses the holistic needs of students, provides support, and refers to appropriate campus partners.
• Utilizes sound equity and inclusion practices to develop a rapport of trust with assigned students.
• Responds to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
• Manages administrative tasks associated with preparing and completing academic advising sessions. Evaluates, updates, and securely maintains student and advising records.
• Processes…