Academic Advisor, College of Science & Mathematics

Job Summary

Assesses and advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements of a specific program or major. Provides academic guidance and program information to students in the assigned college or program. Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide high-quality academic advising services to current and prospective KSU students
2. Develops multi-semester degree planning following major curriculum guidelines, aligns students' academic interests and aptitudes with appropriate professional goals
3. Connects students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success, and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of individual advising sessions
4. Meets formally with students to develop meaningful connections
5. Attends and participates in advising sessions for new and incoming students, both at orientation and in pre-orientation advising sessions with students and families
6. Participates in college or institutional student success initiatives
7. Utilizes and incorporates best practices identified through the analysis of reports/analytics related to advising activity, student success metrics, etc.
8. Contributes to the coordination of unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic resources, etc.
9. Monitors and documents the retention, progression, and graduation of students within the assigned population, and offer proactive outreach to the assigned populations within the appropriate system

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in a student success or support related role

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a higher education setting. Demonstrated commitment to academic advising as a key component of student success. An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $44,000-$45,000 annually.