Academic Success Advisor for Freshmen & Sophomores

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks an Advisor, Professional Academic to assist assigned students in developing academic plans and goals. The role provides onboarding for petitions, transfer credits, and course scheduling, and uses tools like DegreeWorks and Banner to maintain records and support retention initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 1+ year advisory experience, with duties including collaboration with other advisors and supporting both in-person

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience working with students in an advisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Academic Advisor for Assigned freshmen and sophomore students to develop academic plans and retention strategies.
• Review degree audits for students applying for graduation to ensure on-track progression.
• Collaborate with other advisors and Associate Dean to learn curriculums and track curricular changes.
• Collaborate with college advisors to support advising for in-person and online programs.

Skills

Advising

Student support

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DegreeWorks

Advising360

Banner

Slate

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University seeks an Advisor, Professional Academic to assist assigned students in developing academic plans and goals. The role provides onboarding for petitions, transfer credits, and course scheduling, and uses tools like DegreeWorks and Banner to maintain records and support retention initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 1+ year advisory experience, with duties including collaboration with other advisors and supporting both in-person