Job Information
Auburn University Academic Advisor in Auburn, Alabama
Salary Range: USD $36,890.00/Yr. - USD $60,860.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, Alabama
Categories: Student Resources
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Liberal Arts Administration
Associated Division: College of Liberal Arts
Req ID: 7758
Overview
The College of Liberal Arts is hiring a student-focused Academic Advisor I/II to guide students in course selection, degree planning, and post-graduation preparation, with a primary focus on advising students in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. This role provides comprehensive academic and career advising, applies university policies to complex situations, and ensures consistent advising practices. The Advisor also serves as a mentor to other advisors and may act as a team lead when needed, while maintaining an active advising caseload.
Responsibilities
Advises students in matters related to goals, policies, choice of curriculum, course load, study habits, course scheduling, academic action, and problem resolution. Makes appropriate referrals.
Interprets University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students, faculty, and staff.
Works with others in order to provide students timely information on educational options and University policies.
Assists with student orientations.
Verifies, certifies, and/or completes appropriate student-related forms and processes, including graduation, athletics, Veteran Affairs (VA), financial aid, and other university processes.
Maintains student and advising records in accordance with State/Federal law and University regulations, including data security.
Utilizes appropriate technology to support effective advising.
Facilitates college- and/or university-level advising projects. Provides leadership for campus-wide advising projects.
Develops goals and objectives for improvement of the advising unit in conjunction with the direct supervisor; implements the plans for improvement of advising functions and models within the college.
Actively involved in professional development at all levels (campus, and regional/national), represents the academic unit through participation on University committees, caucus leadership, and/or teaching courses, and networks with other departments and/or colleges and the Office of the Director of Advising to ensure a coordinated approach to advising and retention.
Qualifications
Level I:
- Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline.
OR
- Master's degree - no specific discipline.
Level II:
Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline.
3 years of experience with primary focus of student-related advising or academic counseling.
OR
Master's degree-no specific discipline. (For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master's degree will be required.)
2 years of experience with primary focus of student-related advising or academic counseling.
Why Work at Auburn?
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We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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