Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Academic Advisor
Working Title
Academic Advisor
Position Type
Staff
Department
Academic Advising
Posting Number
201201730
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis
12 month
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Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive academic advisement and support to assigned students within a designated college at Delta State University.
- Assist students with appropriate course selection and understanding academic program requirements.
- Identify resources to assist students with success in their chosen program of study.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, other advisors and campus personnel to facilitate fully coordinated services for incoming students.
- Teach a 3-hour First Year Seminar class each semester.
- Develop and implement registration activities.
- Review transcripts for students changing majors or transferring.
- Provide ongoing communication and support to both new and returning advisees to ensure their academic and personal success.
- Provide data and reports on academic advising and student success indicators.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or a related field is typically required. A master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Candidates should have experience working with students, providing support, guidance, and information about academic programs and university policies. Experience in identifying student needs, conducting early interventions, and connecting students with appropriate resources and support systems. Thorough understanding of academic programs, degree requirements, and university policies and procedures.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Additionally, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or a related field is typically required.
Candidates should have experience working with students, providing support, guidance, and information about academic programs and university policies. Experience in identifying student needs, conducting early interventions, and connecting students with appropriate resources and support systems. Thorough understanding of academic programs, degree requirements, and university policies and procedures.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Additionally, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Experience in academic advising, student success, enrollment management, or higher education administration is preferred, along with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the names and contact information of 3-5 references. Letters of recommendation are optional. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation, please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
Additional Information
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
06/22/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes