Academic Success Advisor

Kentucky-State-University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University’s Student Success Center seeks a Professional Advisor I to provide individualized advising to students, helping them select courses, understand degree requirements, and stay on track for timely graduation. The role emphasizes enrollment services, retention strategies, and collaboration with campus resources.

The advisor will maintain student records, participate in orientation, and support a diverse student population, including first-generation and international

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; 1–2 years in higher education.
• Ability to advise, schedule, and guide students toward timely degree completion.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; comfortable with data and policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to provide academic advising and guidance.
• Help students select courses and create academic plans.
• Stay updated on policy requirements and degree pathways.
• Coordinate with tutoring, career services, and mental health resources.
• Track academic progress and escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain records using advising software.
• Represent the office at events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Retention data

Advising best practices

Policy knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Productivity software

Data analysis

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Kentucky State University’s Student Success Center seeks a Professional Advisor I to provide individualized advising to students, helping them select courses, understand degree requirements, and stay on track for timely graduation. The role emphasizes enrollment services, retention strategies, and collaboration with campus resources.

The advisor will maintain student records, participate in orientation, and support a diverse student population, including first-generation and international