Advisor, Professional Academic

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

Title: Advisor, Professional Academic

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: John Bowes

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Advises assigned students for the purpose of assisting them in establishing academic plans and goals. Provides onboarding services to assist with required petitions, transfer credits, and course scheduling. Provides retention services and contacts that lead to positive and effective strategies that will enable success at EKU. Utilizes university resources such as DegreeWorks, Advising360, Banner, and Slate to process information and keep timely and accurate records. Interacts with students as needed through meetings, phone, and/or email to troubleshoot or problem solve advising and retention challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: One or more years of experience working with students in an advisory capacity.

Job Duties

• 50% - Serve as Primary Academic Advisor for Assigned freshmen and sophomore students for the purpose of assisting them in establishing an academic plan and positive and effective strategies that will enable student retention and success. - (Essential)
• 15% - Review degree audits of students who have applied for graduation (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) to ensure they are on track and to resolve any issues that would prevent their timely completion of their degree program. - (Essential)
• 15% - Collaborate with other professional advisors and Associate Dean to learn curriculum of relevant departments and assist and track curricular processes and changes. - (Essential)
• 10% - Collaborate with college advisors to support advising efforts for in-person and online programs operating within the college. - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.