Academic Advisor

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU seeks an Academic Advisor within the College of Health and Human Services to provide advising for undergraduate and graduate students, using holistic strategies to promote retention and achievement in online and face-to-face programs.

The role collaborates with the Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments, handling placement, graduation planning, and data reporting. Involvement in admissions, orientation, and regional outreach is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling preferred.
• Experience with diverse and underrepresented student populations; online students or health-related programs preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advising appointments for undergraduate and graduate CHHS students, online and in-person.
• Provide personal and professional communication via meetings, email, phone, or Skype.
• Collaborate with CHHS Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments within the college and NKU.
• Address placement, transfer, and graduation issues to support student success.
• Generate and disseminate data reports from SAP and other university systems.
• Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment, and retention events.
• Attend admissions events, student outreach events, and college/career fairs in the region.
• Serve CHHS and NKU committees as appropriate to duties of the position.
• Participate in professional development through NAA and Kentucky Academic Advising Association (encouraged).

Skills

Advising experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree (Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling)

Job description

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.

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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Valid driver’s licenserequiredand dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend workisrequired.