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Advisor/Advanced Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts

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Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Academic Advising, College of Liberal Arts

Job Title

Advisor/Advanced Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts

Department

Liberal Arts Advisement

Salary

$42,114 - $57,520; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Advanced Academic Advisor builds upon the foundational role of the Academic Advisor, offering deeper expertise in academic planning, student engagement, and retention strategies. This position focuses on providing enhanced advising services to specialized student populations, including transfer students, at-risk students, and those in specific academic disciplines. The Advanced Advisor works closely with faculty and administrative staff to ensure that students meet academic goals and are on track for graduation. The role also includes involvement in professional development and special projects that contribute to the overall success of the advising center.

Required Education

Advisor: Master's degree (a Liberal Arts discipline is preferred). Note: A Bachelor's degree (Liberal Arts discipline preferred) plus three (3) years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.
Advanced Advisor: Master’s degree (earned by start date) in a related field is required.

Required Related Experience

Advisor: No experience required with a Master's degree.
Advanced Advisor: Minimum of two years of experience in the role of academic advisor or student support.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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Application Review Date: July 9, 2025

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Advisor/Advanced Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	07/09/2025
Advisor: Advisors in the College of Liberal Arts work with students and faculty in the following departments: Art, English, Foreign Languages, Global Studies, History, Music, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology, and Theatre & Dance. The College of Liberal Arts has an established advising office with high professional standards and a reputation for excellence. Our advisors are student centered, clear communicators, team players, advocates for the Liberal Arts, and capable of working effectively with staff and faculty to serve the needs of our students. Advisors work with students from the point of matriculation to graduation. Their primary role is to provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate solutions for academic problems. Advisors are responsible for the retention of the students assigned to them and have regular contact with the students to ensure they are aware of available interventions and stay on track for graduation. They are responsible for maintaining accurate student records using internal student tracking software to support the University retention strategies and evaluate student progress and satisfaction. Advisors perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. Note: A flexible schedule is required to accommodate student requests for advising after traditional work hours and/or for College required events. Advanced Advisor: Demonstrated Advisor competencies with increased responsibility for collaboration with faculty and administrative staff; and involvement in professional development and special projects that contribute to the overall success of the advising center.

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Position	Location	Advertisement Closes
Advisor/Advanced Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	07/09/2025
Advisor: Advisors in the College of Liberal Arts work with students and faculty in the following departments: Art, English, Foreign Languages, Global Studies, History, Music, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology, and Theatre & Dance. The College of Liberal Arts has an established advising office with high professional standards and a reputation for excellence. Our advisors are student centered, clear communicators, team players, advocates for the Liberal Arts, and capable of working effectively with staff and faculty to serve the needs of our students. Advisors work with students from the point of matriculation to graduation. Their primary role is to provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate solutions for academic problems. Advisors are responsible for the retention of the students assigned to them and have regular contact with the students to ensure they are aware of available interventions and stay on track for graduation. They are responsible for maintaining accurate student records using internal student tracking software to support the University retention strategies and evaluate student progress and satisfaction. Advisors perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. Note: A flexible schedule is required to accommodate student requests for advising after traditional work hours and/or for College required events. Advanced Advisor: Demonstrated Advisor competencies with increased responsibility for collaboration with faculty and administrative staff; and involvement in professional development and special projects that contribute to the overall success of the advising center.

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