The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Big Lots is hiring a Academic Advisor in Conway, AR.

• Role description

  This is a junior Academic Advisor opening for someone who treats Interpersonal Skills as a starting point, not a finish line, here at Big Lots. Count it up: 1 years, $43,000 - $64,000, a general charter, and the kind of Big Lots growth that compounds.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Keep junior expectations grounded in what the internship role can deliver
  • Keep Big Lots's Conway, AR site running while improvements ship underneath
  • Pressure-test assumptions before they harden into expensive mistakes
  • Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
  • Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in

  What You'll Bring

  • 1+ years of Self-Motivation reps, not just Self-Motivation exposure
  • Proven Attention to Detail judgment when the textbook answer doesn't fit
  • A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume
  • Familiarity with Communication and related tools or frameworks
  • Willingness to relocate to Conway, AR, or to make remote work
  • A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat
  • Hands-on familiarity with Relationship Building, sharpened by Self-Motivation side projects

  Big Lots turned a frustration with general into a no-ego business that now serves customers far beyond AR. We keep the internship workload sustainable so your best Creativity work isn't your last gasp.

  We frame the offer around growth: $43,000 - $64,000 today, mentorship now, benefits always, and the flexibility to live well in AR.

  This page reflects a live, current opening, refreshed just hours ago.

  Apply today and discover what makes Big Lots a great place to work.

• Required skills

  • Communication
  • Self-Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Persuasion
  • Relationship Building
  • Creativity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Change Management
  • Facilitation

• Benefits & perks

  • Compressed work week option
  • Continuing education leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Telemedicine and virtual care access
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Voluntary benefits marketplace
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Onsite Childcare
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Chiropractic care coverage
  • Disability accommodations
  • Parking Allowance
  • Free laptop and tech setup

• Apply before 2026-08-11

  Submit your application for this Internship general position.