Academic Advisor II

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking an Academic Advisor II to provide holistic, proactive academic advising to undergraduate students. You will help students understand curricula, navigate policies, select majors, audit progress toward degree completion, and connect with campus partners.

The role emphasizes individualized support, data-informed advising notes, and ongoing professional development to boost student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to advise and support undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Guide assigned students in their academic success from orientation to commencement.
• Collaborate with advisors, faculty, campus offices, and administrators.
• Explain and apply university policies and degree requirements.
• Empower students to plan programs and audit progress toward degree completion.
• Use advising software to maintain notes and track students.

Skills

Communications

Problem Solving

Accountability & Dependability

Adaptability & Flexibility

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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 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 general 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 procedure for resolving problems requiring action by unit and other university committees. Participate in advising-related outreach and educational presentations to audiences such as prospective students and families, current students, FYE classes, etc. 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

• 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.

Targeted Salary $43,888 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone]. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.