Position Title:
Academic Advisor
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is accepting
applications for an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will
provide academic advising, guidance and support to undergraduate
and graduate students. The Advisor will utilize holistic and
proactive academic advising strategies towards goals of student
retention, persistence, accomplishment, and success.
The Academic Advisor will:
- Conduct individual advising appointments with undergraduate and
graduate CHHS students in online and face-to-face programs.
Provide personal and professional communication (face-to-face
meetings, email, phone calls, Skype, etc.) to undergraduate and
graduate students on advising issues and questions.
Collaborate with other Advisors and staff in the CHHS Advising
Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments within the college and
across NKU.
Engage in placement, transfer, graduation, and other
degree-path issues of students to ensure student success.
Generate and disseminate data reports form SAP and other
university sources of information as needed.
Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment and
retention events sponsored by Academic Affairs/Student Affairs, and
the college.
Attend Admissions’ events, student-focused outreach events, and
relevant college/career fairs in the region.
Serve CHHS and NKU committees as appropriate to the
duties/responsibilities of the position.
Participation in university-sponsored professional development
programs, the National Academic Advising Association and the
Kentucky Academic Advising Association is encouraged.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree; preferred degree in Education, College Student
Personnel, or Counseling, Previous advising experience
preferred.
- Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the ability to
articulate an understanding of student development theory,
experience working with diverse and underrepresented student
populations. Experience working with online students or students in
health related professions is preferred.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to
detail, and exceptional communication skills are required. Ability
to work with diverse populations, strong teamwork skills, and
ability to handle multiple tasks are also required.
All applicants must complete an online staff application and
electronically attach resume, cover letter, advising philosophy
statement, and a minimum of three references.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to
undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by
state law.
Review of applications will continue until the positions are
filled.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some
evening and weekend work is required .
