Academic Advisor jobs in Springfield, MO

Summary/Objective 

The Academic Resource Center Advisor leads student support initiatives for the College of Health Professions. The advisor guides potential and current students through the registration and onboarding process. The Advisor serves as a leader for student and community engagement activities and events. 

Essential Job Duties 

• Advise potential and pre health program students 
• Lead initiatives to promote campus engagement for prospective and current students 
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic institutions and community organizations for recruitment, community engagement, and career services 
• Represent the university at community engagement and recruiting events 
• Develop, maintain, and lead information sessions for prospective and current students  
• Develop and lead new student orientation activities 
• Work collaboratively with admissions staff in recruiting and admission efforts 
• Work collaboratively with program leadership to ensure information regarding program requirements and processes are current and accurate 
• Serve as a mentor to faculty for student advisement and coordinate communication of advising updates  
• Maintain current and accurate advising records and assist in collection and maintenance of student files 
• Participate in the collection of required documentation for regulatory and accrediting guidelines 
• Maintain expertise in advising best practice through professional development opportunities 
• Comply with University guidelines regarding faculty duties and requirements
• Participate in academic processions and wear academic regalia as required
• Attend and participate in college meetings
• Plan, assist, and/or attend college and department led events such as award ceremonies, focus groups, community sponsored events, community service events, etc.
• Regular attendance and punctuality   
• Set an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations 

Supervisory Responsibility 

None 

Position Requirements 

Required 

• Bachelors Degree in nursing or health related degree 

Preferred 

• Masters Degree in Nursing 
• Experience working with students in an academic setting  

Work Environment 

• Must be able to work in a typical office environment. 

Physical Abilities 

• Frequently interacts with students and colleagues in an office or group setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations. 
• Occasionally moves about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.