Academic Advisor: Help Students Thrive

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

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.