Position Title:
Career 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.
- Participat e 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 .
- A bility to articulate an understanding of student
development theory .
- E xperience working with diverse student populations,
especially at-risk and undecided/exploring students.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some
evening and weekend work is required .