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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part Time Academic Advisor, College of Education, West Plains
Work Location
West Plains Campus
Department
COE Professional Education Services
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Proposed Salary
$17.00- $18.00 an hour
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
General Function
The primary duty of the Academic Advisor - College of Education in West Plains is to assist Elementary Education College of Education students in the development of academic schedules appropriate for their stated educational goals and to assist students in progressing towards degree completion. The Academic Advisor - College of Education in West Plains provides information about teacher certification requirements for the state of Missouri to Elementary Education education undergraduate majors and post-baccalaureate students. The Academic Advisor - College of Education in West Plains supports student success and retention by maintaining necessary records and files to monitor the academic progress of students, assisting in the development of retention and engagement activities for students, and referring students to University resources that provide assistance to students having difficulty. The Academic Advisor - College of Education in West Plains visits with prospective transfer students, and those students interested in changing to a College of Education major.
Description of Primary Duties
The primary duty of this Academic Advisor - College of Education in West Plains position is to advise and assist College of Education students pursing Elementary Education teacher certification at the West Plains campus location.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
Experience: Experience in academic advising, higher education, K - 12 employment or a related area in which a knowledge of academic programs was gained is preferred.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to work with the public in person and on Zoom, are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and organizational skills are required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures, its requirements and regulations is preferred.
Other: The ability to work in the late afternoon and early evening is required.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Work hours will be Monday through Thursday from 1pm to 6pm.
Hours are subject to change based on course schedules.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
HR Representative
Crystal Ponder
Posting Detail
Open Date
06/24/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Number
20260028PTS
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86770