What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor, Business and Information Technology position at Rose State College?
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES AN OPENING IN THE BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
POSITION: Academic Advisor, Business and Information Technology
Description Of Duties
Responsible for working closely with all Business and Information Technology majors to assist with enrollment and progress towards completion of an associate’s degree. Collaborate with students and faculty to embrace communication and to identify barriers related to student retention and graduation. Provide overall advisement for Business and Information Technology majors. Build and sustain a culture of retention and completion within the Division. Organize transfer trips to area four-year schools and host transfer workshops in the Business and Information Technology Division. Assist first-time full-time Business and Information Technology majors in the creation and maintenance of graduation plans and academic goals. Collaborate with other advisors to create a filing system to track student credits and progress toward completion of certificates and graduation. Ensure eligible BIT students apply to a four-year college program. Provide support to students during their scholarship search, application and award processes. Maintain external relationships in order to bring services and opportunities to the College (i.e. SAT test preparation courses, OGET test preparation, guest speakers, etc.). Create a Post-Graduation Advisory Group to identify strengths and weaknesses of graduation plans and to identify barriers to graduation. Work closely with Business and Information Technology faculty to identify at-risk students in need of student services on Campus and engage at-risk students in early alert. Assist in the development of academic schedules for new and continuing majors in the Business and Information Technology Division. Assist students with the graduation application process. Collaborate with faculty, administrators, Campus departments, area high schools and community agencies to identify, define and meet student educational planning/placement needs, goals and objectives. Work closely with services for students including, but not limited to: tutoring, math, reading, writing and computer labs, Career Services, Disability Services, student clubs/organizations and Financial Aid. Assist in the development of advisement approaches for changing student populations including minority students, non-traditional students and at-risk students. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, Business and Information Technology Division. May supervise part-time hourly academic advisors. Work under limited supervision. Receive training and guidelines from the Dean, Business and Information Technology Division.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Two (2) years’ experience working in higher education with students. Proven effectiveness in dealing with a diverse employee and external customer-based population. Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). Ability to multi-task, adhere to strict deadlines and be attentive to detail. Display the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality at all times. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team. Light lifting up to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. required. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Education, Student Services or related discipline. Experience in community college setting. Demonstrated experience working with students and/or academic advising.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 8, 2025
Please submit application materials as requested. The original signed Rose State College application form and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.
Candidate selected will serve a probationary period. All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test.
(POSTED ON September 10, 2025)
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Rose State College’s Annual Security Report, including VAWA disclosures, is located at https://rose.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2024-Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
An Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (405)733-7979
6420 SE 15TH STREET ~ MIDWEST CITY, OK ~ 73110-2799
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POSITION: Academic Advisor, Business and Information Technology
Description Of Duties
Responsible for working closely with all Business and Information Technology majors to assist with enrollment and progress towards completion of an associate’s degree. Collaborate with students and faculty to embrace communication and to identify barriers related to student retention and graduation. Provide overall advisement for Business and Information Technology majors. Build and sustain a culture of retention and completion within the Division. Organize transfer trips to area four-year schools and host transfer workshops in the Business and Information Technology Division. Assist first-time full-time Business and Information Technology majors in the creation and maintenance of graduation plans and academic goals. Collaborate with other advisors to create a filing system to track student credits and progress toward completion of certificates and graduation. Ensure eligible BIT students apply to a four-year college program. Provide support to students during their scholarship search, application and award processes. Maintain external relationships in order to bring services and opportunities to the College (i.e. SAT test preparation courses, OGET test preparation, guest speakers, etc.). Create a Post-Graduation Advisory Group to identify strengths and weaknesses of graduation plans and to identify barriers to graduation. Work closely with Business and Information Technology faculty to identify at-risk students in need of student services on Campus and engage at-risk students in early alert. Assist in the development of academic schedules for new and continuing majors in the Business and Information Technology Division. Assist students with the graduation application process. Collaborate with faculty, administrators, Campus departments, area high schools and community agencies to identify, define and meet student educational planning/placement needs, goals and objectives. Work closely with services for students including, but not limited to: tutoring, math, reading, writing and computer labs, Career Services, Disability Services, student clubs/organizations and Financial Aid. Assist in the development of advisement approaches for changing student populations including minority students, non-traditional students and at-risk students. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, Business and Information Technology Division. May supervise part-time hourly academic advisors. Work under limited supervision. Receive training and guidelines from the Dean, Business and Information Technology Division.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Two (2) years’ experience working in higher education with students. Proven effectiveness in dealing with a diverse employee and external customer-based population. Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). Ability to multi-task, adhere to strict deadlines and be attentive to detail. Display the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality at all times. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team. Light lifting up to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. required. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Education, Student Services or related discipline. Experience in community college setting. Demonstrated experience working with students and/or academic advising.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 8, 2025
Please submit application materials as requested. The original signed Rose State College application form and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.
Candidate selected will serve a probationary period. All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test.
(POSTED ON September 10, 2025)
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Rose State College’s Annual Security Report, including VAWA disclosures, is located at https://rose.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2024-Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
An Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (405)733-7979
6420 SE 15TH STREET ~ MIDWEST CITY, OK ~ 73110-2799
Powered by ExactHire: 185164
Salary : $45,750 - $53,050