Academic Advisor: Guide Students to Success

Pitt State; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburg State University is seeking an Academic Student Advisor to support the advisement program. You will guide students on degree requirements, perform degree audits, and coordinate advisement communications to ensure successful progression.

The role covers program development, data maintenance, and collaboration with faculty and staff to enhance student retention and success in a full-time, 12-month appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or related fields.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Master’s degree in psychology, higher education, counseling, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic requirements and course selection.
• Perform and interpret degree audits.
• Coordinate communications to students regarding registration and probation; manage a student listserv.

Skills

Academic advising

FERPA compliance

Record keeping

Student engagement

Communication to students

Team collaboration

Orientation planning

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

One year of related experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pittsburg State University is seeking an Academic Student Advisor to support the advisement program. You will guide students on degree requirements, perform degree audits, and coordinate advisement communications to ensure successful progression.

The role covers program development, data maintenance, and collaboration with faculty and staff to enhance student retention and success in a full-time, 12-month appointment.