Academic Advisor, College of Engineering

Dean of Engineering

The University of Missouri's College of Engineering is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as an Academic Adviser. This position plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive academic guidance to undergraduate students while also coordinating the College's scholarship program and contributing to retention strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to student success, equity, and professional development.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Academic Advising:
o Provide holistic and personalized academic advising to undergraduate students, guiding them through critical academic and career decisions.
o Counsel students on degree requirements, co-curricular activities, and professional resources to support their goals.
o Maintain accurate and confidential electronic records of student interactions.
* Scholarship Coordination:
o Manage the College of Engineering's scholarship program for college-level awards, including awarding, stewardship, and donor relations.
o Coordinate communication between scholarship recipients, donors, and internal stakeholders.
o Oversee events such as scholarship dinners and manage related processes, such as thank-you notes and student profiles.

Join us in fostering an environment that empowers students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations while contributing to the success of the College of Engineering.

* Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Occasional evening and weekend events may be required.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
* Minimum of three years of experience in academic advising, teaching, or student support within higher education.
* Proven ability to manage processes, such as scholarship administration.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
* Experience with technology platforms used in academic advising and student success monitoring.

Required Skills:
* Commitment to supporting all students.
* Demonstrated ability to provide 1:1 support requiring patience and follow-through.
* Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
* Proficiency in using student information systems and other advising tools.

Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Grade: GGS 008
University Title: Academic Advisor
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter detailing their interest in the position and commitment to student success.

Finalist will be required to complete reference check. Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter detailing their interest in the position and commitment to student success.

Finalist will be required to complete reference check.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.