"Senior Academic Advisor for Finance"

Senior Academic Advisor for Finance

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: , Oklahoma

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252487

Organization: Graduate Programs

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary $50,300 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

The Michael F. Price College of Business Graduate Programs OKC Office manages a number of graduate programs, including the Master of Business Administration, MS in Finance and MS in Entrepreneurship & Innovation programs. Advisors within the Graduate Programs Office are assigned programs and responsibilities as appropriate.

Essential Duties:

• Performs all duties of an Academic Advisor as appropriate.
• Monitors the academic health and degree progression of assigned students, to include transcript review, enrollment tracking, and active outreach.
• Develops a rapport of trust with assigned students.
• Assists in new advisor onboarding and training.
• Mentor's new advisors.
• Responds to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
• Engages in assessment and data collection.
• Represents unit at recruitment events.
• Participates in Academic Life Coaching.
• Liaison between University of Oklahoma and transfer institutions.
• Collaborates with faculty and provides feedback on curricular decisions and course needs.
• Engages in leadership or scholarly activity to further professional advising identity.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree, AND:

• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to navigate and maintain databases
• Skilled in communicating well and building rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures
• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of state, university, college, and major policies and procedures
• Willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and securing sensitive information

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to engage in repetitive motion

Environmental:

• Standard office environment
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Requires contact with other departments and University officials

Departmental Preferences:

• Master's degree
• Graduate student advising experience
• Background in database management (Access)
• Experience in SLATE, SalesForce, and LaserFiche

Special Instructions:

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Nov 25, 2025

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