Academic Advisor

Kansas State University; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University on its aerospace and technology campus in Salina seeks an Academic Advisor to provide academic advising and student success support for prospective, new, transfer, and continuing students. You will help students plan coursework, track degree progress, and navigate university policies, while coordinating with faculty and staff to improve retention and graduation outcomes.

The role includes orientation, enrollment, and student success programming, plus proactive outreach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; one year of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license upon employment.
• Preference for two years in higher education or advising experience; familiarity with K-State Salina programs; related Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and student success support for prospective, new, transfer, and continuing students.
• Assist students with coursework planning and degree progress.
• Explain university policies and degree requirements to students.
• Evaluate academic records and maintain accurate student records.
• Connect students with university resources and campus support services.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on retention, persistence, and graduation.
• Contribute to orientation, enrollment, and student success programming.
• Proactively reach out to students needing extra academic support.

Skills

Academic advising

Student support

Policy explanation

Outreach

Collaboration

Orientation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Kansas State University is hiring an Academic Advisor to provide academic advising and student success support for prospective, new, transfer, and continuing students on its aerospace and technology campus. The advisor helps students plan coursework, track degree progress, and navigate university policies, while working with faculty and staff to improve retention, persistence, and graduation. Orientation, enrollment, and student success programming round out the work, along with proactive outreach to students who need extra academic support.

Highlights

• Guide students through academic planning, course selection, and degree progress.
• Explain university policies and requirements to prospective, new, transfer, and continuing students.
• Evaluate academic records and keep student records accurate.
• Connect students with university resources and campus support services.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on student retention, persistence, and graduation.
• Contribute to orientation, enrollment, and student success programming.
• Reach out proactively to students who need additional academic support.
• Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license upon employment.
• Preference for two years in higher education, admissions or advising experience, familiarity with K-State Salina programs, and a related Master's degree.
• Anticipated hiring pay range of $42,216 - $51,000, depending on qualifications.