School of Nursing

The Sinclair School of Nursing has an opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting and serving as a primary resource for students and appreciates the integral role quality academic advising plays in their success. Our consistently top-ranked nursing school cultivates world-class nurses, educators and researchers and is part of the university's academic health center. The philosophy of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing places emphasis on the individual student's development as a person as well as a nurse. As an academic advisor, you will be part of a committed and high-performing team that embraces this philosophy by striving to provide an inclusive environment where all students feel welcome and receive guidance and advice on navigating toward their academic goals. The academic advisor will:

• Advise and encourage undergraduate students on a variety of academic issues such as course planning, academic challenges, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Initiate and maintain contact with students regarding academic progress.
• Develop and present plans to students for setting and obtaining academic goals, career selection, and personal development.
• Monitor and update student degree audits.
• Assist students with course registration and clinical program application.
• Participate in on and off-campus student recruitment events when needed.
• Provide active referrals to other campus offices and resources.
• May mentor student workers.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

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

• Experience in a university academic advising office.
• Empathetic, positive, and professional disposition.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Experience with course registration software, e.g. PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.
• Experience with calendar management and early alert systems, e.g. Starfish

$40,000 - $46,500

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.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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