Academic Advisor II or III

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks student-centered academic advisors to support our student success model. The Academic Advisor II/III will provide holistic and proactive advising to undergraduates, helping them plan curricula, audit progress, and meet degree requirements.

Roles will vary between Advisor II or III by unit need, with collaboration across campus and ongoing professional development in advising theory and practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field; relevant higher education experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to advise undergraduate students.
• Ability to analyze academic plans and apply university policies with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Guide students from orientation to commencement in routine advising matters.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues to support student success and retention.
• Explain and apply university policies and degree requirements.
• Counsel students on academic planning and degree progress.
• Utilize advising software to document notes and monitor progress.
• Participate in outreach and educational presentations to students and families.

Skills

Communications

Problem Solving

Accountability

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Department:Location:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R109687Minimum Requirements:Academic Advisor II - 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)Academic Advisor III - Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried)Position Description:The University of Louisville seeks student-centered academic advisors who can utilize developmental and pro-active advising to support our student success model. We will be hiring in various academic units at either the Advisor II or Advisor III level, depending on open positions.The Academic Advisor II or III 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 or III 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 ResponsibilitiesGuide 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 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 QualificationsMaster’s degreeCompetenciesCommunications – 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 understandProblem 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 Academic Advisor II - $43,888Targeted Salary Academic Advisor III - $48,225If you’d like to apply to this position, please apply online. Application materials MUST include:· Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position· Resume or CVCompensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers 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].