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EmployerUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Location Hattiesburg, MS USA
PostedFebruary 26, 2026

Job Details

Academic Advisor
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Advises undergraduate business students regarding progression to degree, course selections, and student success; assists the college with the recruitment and retention of students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Advise continuing students each semester prior to registration; update the semester guide prior to the advising meeting.

+ Evaluate transcripts and advise new prospective undergraduate and second degree students on the applicability of transfer credit for College of Business and Economic Development program requirements; prepare semester guides for new students showing courses completed; and meets individually with new students who missed Preview (orientation).

+ Audit and approve applications for degree for undergraduate CBED students and meet with students when filing for degree to discuss GPA requirements; course requirements, residency requirements, and final-processing procedures.

+ Advise and coach students on Probation, Probation Continued, and Suspension; Answers questions from faculty, staff, and general public regarding degree requirements for CBE and University policies regarding enrollment; notifies faculty, staff and students of important dates.

+ Answers questions from faculty, staff, and general public regarding degree requirements for CBED and College policies and University policies regarding enrollment; notifies faculty, staff, and students of important dates.

+ Ensure student degree progress report is accurate in SOAR; process course substitutions in business core and general education core; process add/drop/withdrawal of classes, change of major/minor/certificate applications, overloads on classes and prerequisite for classes.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Job #NLX288490824