Career Advisor

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma is seeking a Career Advisor to meet with undergraduate students, provide guidance on advising issues, and support registration and reporting processes. The role involves engaging with freshmen and other students to ensure successful transitions, managing advising caseloads, and participating in orientation programs and professional development activities.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's in a relevant field; strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in academic advising in higher education.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments.
• Provide advising for new freshmen, undecided/exploring, and at-risk students.
• Assist with orientation planning and delivery of programs.
• Create presentations for students and professionals on campus.
• Maintain accurate student records and participate in assessment of advising outcomes.
• Serve on university committees as assigned by the director.
• Engage in professional development opportunities through relevant associations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Student development knowledge

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS system

Student information systems

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; 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.
• 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 licence required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required.