Academic advisor

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking an Academic Advisor II to provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students. This role involves guiding students through their academic journey, collaborating with faculty, and utilizing advising software to support student success. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in academic success from orientation to commencement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across campus.
• Utilize advising software to track students.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Accountability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R106736

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Undergraduate Advising department is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor II. The Academic Advisor II contributes to the success of the office of Undergraduate Advising by providing holistic, individualized, and proactive academic advising to undergraduate students.

The Academic Advisor II will empower students to understand the curriculum, navigate university policies, and achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. This position will use the foundational elements of effective advising to best support students: conceptual (student development and advising theory), informational (knowledge and expertise of the institution), and relational (individualized connection and communication).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide assigned students in their academic success from orientation to commencement in generally routine issues, collaborating with their supervisor on more complex issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across campus, including other advisors, faculty, campus offices, and administrators.
• Explain, interpret, and apply unit and University policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Counsel students in analyzing their unique causes of academic difficulty and recommend typically pre-established guidelines.
• Empower students to plan their academic program, audit student progress toward degree completion, and certify student degree requirements in assigned program areas.
• Assist students in the selection of majors and minors appropriate to their interests, backgrounds, and academic qualifications.
• Utilize advising software to maintain accurate and detailed advising notes, track students, and use data to identify student needs.
• Assist students in following established procedures for resolving problems requiring action by unit and other university committees.
• Collaborate with internal partners within to connect students to other professionals for all matters of concern affecting them as students.
• Respond to unit and UofL initiatives such as enrollment outreach, retention efforts, progress reports, and more.
• Promote student success for all within UofL's diverse student population by providing student-centered, highly engaged student contact.
• Participate in professional development and integrate new or improved knowledge into advising and student success practices.

Competencies

Communications - Able to understand and learn from what others say and convey ideas and thoughts effectively to the appropriate audience in a way they will best understand

Problem Solving - Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.

Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Target Compensation $43,888 Annual

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [e-mail] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].