Career Advisor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Career Advisor to meet with undergraduate students in scheduled and walk-in appointments, and to participate in professional development training.

You will generate and disseminate student reports, review student information in the HRIS, help students register for classes, and serve on committees within the department and across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Education, or other academic discipline with experience in academic advising.
• Minimum of two years academic advising experience in a higher‑education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to new freshmen, undecided/exploring, under-prepared students and probationary students.
• 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.
• Participate 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Student development theory

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Position Title

Career Advisor

Position Type

Regular

About the Role

The advisor will meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments, communicate with undergraduate students on advising issues, participate in Master Advising professional development training, generate and disseminate student reports, work within the HRIS system to review student information and help students register for classes, and serve on committees within the department and across the university.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate 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.
• Ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, especially at‑risk and undecided/exploring students.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required.