Senior Academic Advisor for Finance (Project Management)

The Michael F. Price College of Business Graduate Programs OKC Office manages a number of graduate programs, including the Master of Business Administration, MS in Finance and MS in Entrepreneurship & Innovation programs. Advisors within the Graduate Programs Office are assigned programs and responsibilities as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
• May organize special events and projects
• Engages in leadership or scholarly activity to further professional advising identity.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.
• Collaborates with faculty and provides feedback on curricular decisions and course needs. 

Academic Advising

• Monitors the academic health and degree progression of assigned students, in include transcript review, enrollment tracking, and active outreach.
• Oversee student enrollment in MS Finance courses: advise students on course schedules/selections and transfer credits; file the necessary paperwork to allow students to add/drop subjects; communicate with students on academic processes, schedules and timelines; and coordinate with the Academic Director, faculty, and other departments within and outside the University of Oklahoma as needed on all student enrollment matters.
• Engages in assessment and data collection.

Student Experience

• Oversee and enhance the online student experience: keep the "pulse" of online MS Finance student needs and feedback; support the design and implementation of online MS Finance orientation activities and exit survey.

Recruitment/Admissions

• Liaison between University of Oklahoma and transfer institutions.
• Responds to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
• Represents unit at recruitment events.
• Assist Academic Director with processing of applications and admission decisions.
• Develops special projects in support of departmental initiatives.

Required Education: Bachelors degree, AND: 

• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to navigate and maintain databases
• Skilled in communicating well and building rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures
• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of state, university, college, and major policies and procedures
• Willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and securing sensitive information

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time.  
• Communicate effectively.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
• Standard office environment.  
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.  
• Requires contact with other departments and University officials. 

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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