Academic Advisor: Student Success (Online & On-Campus)

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Academic Advisor in the College of Health and Human Services. The role provides academic advising and supportive guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, using holistic strategies to boost retention, persistence, and success.

Advisors will conduct appointments, communicate across channels, and collaborate with campus offices and departments. Evening/weekend flexibility and involvement in professional associations are encouraged at NKU.

Qualifications

• Master's degree; preferred degree in Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling.
• Ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory; experience with diverse and underrepresented student populations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual advising appointments with undergraduate and graduate CHHS students in online and face-to-face programs.
• Provide personal and professional communication (face-to-face meetings, email, phone calls, Skype, etc.) to students on advising issues.
• Collaborate with other Advisors and staff in the CHHS Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments within the college and across NKU.
• Engage in placement, transfer, graduation, and degree-path issues of students to ensure student success.
• Generate and disseminate data reports from SAP and other university sources of information as needed.
• Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment and retention events sponsored by Academic Affairs/Student Affairs, and the college.
• Attend Admissions’ events, student-focused outreach events, and relevant college/career fairs in the region.
• Serve CHHS and NKU committees as appropriate to the duties/responsibilities of the position.
• Participation in university-sponsored professional development programs is encouraged.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Academic Advisor in the College of Health and Human Services. The role provides academic advising and supportive guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, using holistic strategies to boost retention, persistence, and success.

Advisors will conduct appointments, communicate across channels, and collaborate with campus offices and departments. Evening/weekend flexibility and involvement in professional associations are encouraged at NKU.