Advisor, Professional Academic

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond Campus seeks an Advisor, Professional Academic to guide assigned freshmen and sophomore students in developing academic plans and retention strategies.

You will help with onboarding, petitions, transfer credits, and course scheduling, and you will use DegreeWorks, Advising360, Banner, and Slate to keep timely, accurate records.

This exempt, full-time position offers collaborative teamwork and opportunities to contribute to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• One or more years of experience working with students in an advisory capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Academic Advisor for assigned freshmen and sophomore students to develop an academic plan and retention strategies.
• Review degree audits for graduation applicants to ensure timely degree completion.
• Collaborate with other advisors and Associate Dean to learn curriculum and track curricular changes.
• Collaborate with college advisors to support advising efforts for in-person and online programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advising experience

Student support

Communication skills

Retention planning

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 ormore)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: John Bowes

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Advises assigned students for the purpose of assisting them inestablishing academic plans and goals. Provides onboarding servicesto assist with required petitions, transfer credits, and coursescheduling. Provides retention services and contacts that lead topositive 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 andaccurate records. Interacts with students as needed throughmeetings, phone, and/or email to troubleshoot or problem solveadvising and retention challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Job Duties

• 50% - Serve as Primary Academic Advisor for Assigned freshmenand sophomore students for the purpose of assisting them inestablishing an academic plan and positive and effective strategiesthat will enable student retention and success. - (Essential)
• 15% - Review degree audits of students who have applied forgraduation (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) to ensure they are ontrack and to resolve any issues that would prevent their timelycompletion of their degree program. - (Essential)
• 15% - Collaborate with other professional advisors andAssociate Dean to learn curriculum of relevant departments andassist and track curricular processes and changes. -(Essential)
• 10% - Collaborate with college advisors to support advisingefforts for in-person and online programs operating within thecollege. - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

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

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.