Advisor

Northern-Kentucky-University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Advisor to provide academic advising to undergraduates, including freshmen and undecided students, and to assist with registering for classes. The role involves managing advising caseloads, following up with at-risk students, and contributing to orientation and assessment initiatives.

The advisor will create presentations for students and professionals, participate in university committees, and engage in professional development activities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to undergraduates, including new freshmen and undecided students.
• Meet with students during scheduled and walk-in appointments; assist with class registration and progress.
• Follow up with at-risk students and manage advising caseloads.
• Assist with planning and delivering orientation programs.
• Create presentations for students and professionals on campus.
• Participate in professional development and university committees; contribute to assessment of advising outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Student development theory

Advising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title:Advisor Position Type:Regular About the Role:The advisor will meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments; communicates with undergraduate students on advising issues; participates in Master Advising professional development training; generates and disseminates student reports; works within the HRIS system to review student information and help students register for classes; and serves on committees within the department and across the university. Provide academic advising to new freshmen , undecided/exploring, under-prepared students and probationary students at Northern Kentucky University.Provide follow-up with at risk students by effectively managing advising caseloads .Assist with the planning and delivery of academic orientation programs .Create presentations for students and other professionals on campus .Implement the office’s assessment plan for teaching advising student learning outcomes and maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.Participat e in university-sponsored professional development programs, the National Academic Advising Association and the Kentucky Academic Advising Association .Serve on university committees as assigned by the director .EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s Degree required ; preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Communication, Education, or other academic discipline with experience in academic advising.Minimum of two years academic advising experience in a higher education setting.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs ):Strong organizational, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills are required .A bility to articulate an understanding of student development theory .E xperience working with diverse student populations, especially at-risk and undecided/exploring students.Please attach a resume, cover letter and references Posted Salary: Work Environment & Physical Demands:Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required .