Academic Advisor - Senior Academic Advisor II AS7060

About This Position

The Ferguson College of Agriculture is looking for Academic Advisors to join a new team at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The advisor will guide undergraduate students through their academic journeys, connecting them with resources they need to succeed and fostering a student‑focused culture that achieves student success goals.

• Advises students about program inquiries, academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals.
• Proactively reaches out to students in various situations to offer support and help them make decisions regarding personal educational goals leading to graduation.
• Assists students in making decisions concerning academic plans and career goals.
• Participates in professional development activities, including on‑campus and off‑campus workshops, webinars, and conferences.
• Serves on university committees as needed.
• May teach up to two sections of UNIV 1111 (Freshman Seminar).

• Bachelor’s degree (must be conferred on or before the start date).
• Starting salary based upon education and prior relevant work experience.
• Academic Adviser I:
  Bachelor’s degree and 0‑2 years of experience in a comparable position.
• Academic Adviser II:
  Bachelor’s degree and 2‑3 years of experience in a comparable position. May teach up to two sections of UNIV 1111.
• Academic Adviser III:
  Bachelor’s degree and 3‑5 years of experience in a comparable position. May teach up to two sections of UNIV 1111.
• Senior Academic Adviser I:
  Bachelor’s degree and 5‑7 years of experience in a comparable position. May teach up to two sections of UNIV 1111.
• Senior Academic Adviser II:
  Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in a comparable position, with additional administrative experience such as unit‐program responsibility, student‑group supervision, and special‑project coordination. May teach up to two sections of UNIV 1111.
• Knowledge and technical skills:
  Ability to maintain accurate, confidential student records; learn information and data‑management systems quickly; apply university advising technologies and student information systems.
• Communication and interpersonal skills:
  Excellent written and verbal communication, customer‑service skills, ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Advising and student‑support skills:
  Commitment to inclusive and responsive advising practices; ability to identify and support at‑risk students with proactive outreach, referrals, and follow‑up.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills:
  Ability to assess student needs, interpret academic data, and identify appropriate interventions or resources.
• Organizational and professional skills:
  Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, proactive attitude, independence, and sound judgment.

• Master’s degree, preferably in agriculture or natural resources.
• Minimum two years of advising experience or higher‑education experience.
• Knowledge of academic programs, degree requirements, curricula, and course prerequisites, including interpretation of academic records and placement information.
• Understanding of university academic policies, procedures, and regulations related to graduation, enrollment, and transfer credit.
• Proficiency with advising technologies and student information systems; use of data to track student progress and inform advising decisions.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience with high school or college students.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills for addressing academic issues, evaluating petitions, and supporting decision making.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advising and higher‑education best practices.