What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Advising Specialist position at Truman State University?
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 hrstaff@truman.edu. 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/.
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 titleix@truman.edu.
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 orhrstaff@truman.edu.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Statement of Advising Philosophy
- Additional Undergraduate Transcripts
- Other Documents
- Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Graduate Transcripts
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Pension Plan, Sick LeaveSalary : $38,500 - $40,000