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- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
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Graduate Advising Specialist

Truman State University -
Kirksville, MO

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Job Details

$38,500 - $40,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Advising Specialist

Job Responsibilities

Academic Advising

Provide comprehensive academic advising services to online and in-person graduate students, as well as undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate studies, using electronic and other communication methods that accommodate the needs of working professionals.
Serve as a resource and advocate for students, addressing their academic concerns and referring them to appropriate resources and support services.
Collaborate with campus departments including admissions and various academic students to help returning students transition to the campus community.
Develop online orientation videos and similar resources for graduate students.
Assist the Director of Student Success with updating yearly sample plans and enrollment guidelines.
Serve on appropriate committees, represent department at campus-wide events, and participate in ongoing professional development.
Advise approximately 50 freshmen advisees in addition to graduate students.
Serve as a secondary advisor for Returning Students.

Graduate Program Coordination

Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate and facilitate the advising process.
Assist Graduate Admission Counselor with recruiting students to Truman graduate programs.
Organize and conduct presentations, workshops, and information sessions.
Develop and deliver workshops tailored to enhance graduate student success.
Develop and maintain a graduate student online orientation.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong ability to work independently.
Intellectual curiosity.
Ability to work collegially and independently.
Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.
Experience working with college students in an advising capacity.
Experience in academic advising or in student developmental counseling.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S327P

Open Date

08/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or [email protected]. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin August 31, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Salary

$38,500-40,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Non Discrimination Statement

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and [email protected].

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or[email protected].

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Undergraduate Transcripts

Statement of Advising Philosophy

Optional Documents

Additional Undergraduate Transcripts

Other Documents

Graduate Transcripts

Additional Graduate Transcripts

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