Academic Advisor Coordinator

The Department of Microbiology is seeking an Academic Advisor/Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Academic Advisor/Coordinator will provide support to the BioHealth Sciences and Microbiology majors with advising toward retention and degree/qualification completion, including pre-health advising for students seeking health professions.  To see full position details please see the OSU Jobs listing page: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/178644

These advising efforts may include orientation/supporting student transitions, academic success strategies, goal identification, course and experiential learning planning, and career considerations for Oregon State University’s diverse population of students. The Academic Advisor/Coordinator takes on some level of program and/or initiative coordination as part of their responsibilities.

The advisor monitors student progress and engages the student in conversation around strategies and resources to enhance their academic experience and work to resolve experienced difficulties. The advisor works as part of a team to achieve established goals in collaboration with representatives of campus services and community partners as appropriate, and they communicate with other University units regarding undergraduate academic requirements. The advisor may participate in various University, College, and unit-sponsored orientations and events, may also participate in prospective student visits and recruiting events, and engages in professional development activities for advisors. The advisor also works with student information systems and various data files and sources and prepares a wide variety of reports using multiple tools. The advisor keeps abreast of University and College policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements. In addition to direct academic advising, advisors may support other areas such as assessment, career exploration, early warning/proactive interventions, international student advising, connection to university resources, and working with students in academic difficulty. The Academic Advisor/Coordinator coordinates and supports academic programs and special projects as assigned. All advisor positions support the primary mission of the University, the academic units, and academic services.

• 60-70% Academic Advising
• 25-35% Programming/Function/Initiative Coordination
• 5-10% Other Duties as Assigned

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families.  For full information see the OSU benefits page: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 27, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.