"Academic Advisor"

Job Description

Position Title
Academic Advisor

Position Type

Classification
Manager 2 - Administration

Department
Academic Advising

Division

Discipline

Work Schedule
This regular, full-time position will work variable hours either 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours as needed by the department.

Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject for review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College.

Position Summary
Academic Advising is a department within the Student Affairs Division of Kellogg Community College (KCC). The department consists of a dynamic team of academic advisors, supported by dedicated staff and a director. At KCC, Academic Advising is a critical part of the enrollment process and essential in student retention.

Academic Advisors assist students with course selection, career development, academic planning, and interpretation of academic policies and procedures. They facilitate advising services across all sites, provide educational planning, and offer transfer support. The department also collaborates on off-campus recruiting events and initiatives aimed at improving retention and degree completion for both occupational and transfer programs. Additionally, advisors engage in professional development and training activities.

Academic Advisors serve students at the North Avenue campus and regional centers in Albion, Coldwater, Hastings, and the Fort Custer Industrial Complex in Battle Creek. Advising is provided in-person, by phone, and remotely, requiring advisors to travel to regional centers based on their assigned caseloads.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) obtained from an accredited college or university. (At time of application, please upload unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral.)
2. Knowledge of institutions of Higher Education.
3. Working knowledge of FERPA.
4. Verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate an understanding of active listening.
5. Technical skills in Microsoft Office.
6. Demonstrated customer service; experienced in working with a diverse population.
7. At least two (2+) years of experience at a higher education institution or equivalent experience.

Preferred but not Required

1. Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) in academic majors related to service, organizational development or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university.

Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2025-2026 annual salary range for a Manager 2 position, $55,594 to $69,491 to start.

Special Instructions to Applicants
At this time, this position is open to internal and external applicants. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.

If you would like your application to be reviewed to ensure completion and all required documents uploaded correctly, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@kellogg.edu or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.

To apply, visit https://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/2929

Projected Hire Date

External Posting Date
11/11/2025

External Closing Date
01/05/2026

External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST

Internal Posting Date
11/11/2025

Internal Closing Date
01/05/2026

Job Duties

Essential Function: Student Support

Description:

• Advise students in goal setting, decision-making and the development of educational plans.
• Evaluate and support students' academic progress.
• Provide advising to at-risk, culturally diverse, undecided, international, honor, and special needs students in all occupational and transfer degrees.

Essential Function: Student Assistance

Description:

• Assist students in the areas of career exploration/planning and issues related to student success.
• Provide information on how to access career assessments and research career options.

Essential Function: Student Advocacy

Description:

• Advocate for student regarding issues of academic challenge and concern aa well as make referrals to appropriate departments and college resources.

Essential Function: Student Resources

Description:

• Research and develop resources that support academic success for all students including transfer.

Essential Function: Student Events

Description:

• Assist with events that support student success.

Essential Function: Collaboration

Description:

• Collaborate with academic departments on college initiatives.