Position Title:
Advisor
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The advisor will meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments; communicates with undergraduate students on advising issues; participates in Master Advising professional development training; generates and disseminates student reports; works within the HRIS system to review student information and help students register for classes; and serves on committees within the department and across the university.
- Provide academic advising to new freshmen, undecided/exploring, under-prepared students and probationary students at Northern Kentucky University.
- Provide follow-up with at risk students by effectively managing advising caseloads.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of academic orientation programs.
- Create presentations for students and other professionals on campus.
- Implement the office’s assessment plan for teaching advising student learning outcomes and maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
- Participate in university-sponsored professional development programs, the National Academic Advising Association and the Kentucky Academic Advising Association.
- Serve on university committees as assigned by the director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Communication, Education, or other academic discipline with experience in academic advising.
- Minimum of two years academic advising experience in a higher education setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
- Strong organizational, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills are required.
- Ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory.
- Experience working with diverse student populations, especially at-risk and undecided/exploring students.
Please attach a resume, cover letter and references
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required.
