Engineering & Tech Academic Advisor

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide high-quality academic advising to current and prospective students at the Marietta campus. The role involves helping students plan multi-semester degrees, guiding academic choices, and connecting them with support services to promote success.

Responsibilities include advising sessions, orientation support, collaboration with departments, and using data to drive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education must have been earned.
• One year of experience in a student success or support related role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality academic advising services to current and prospective KSU students.
• Develop multi-semester degree planning following major curriculum guidelines.
• Connect students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services and document advising sessions.
• Meet formally with students to develop meaningful connections.
• Attend and participate in advising sessions for new and incoming students and orientation activities.
• Participate in college or institutional student success initiatives.
• Utilize analytics and reports to inform advising activity and student success metrics.
• Coordinate unit-level communication plans regarding milestones, deadlines, and resources.
• Monitor retention, progression, and graduation and conduct proactive outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Organization

Independent judgment

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

EAB

Electronic Records Management

Job description

Kennesaw State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide high-quality academic advising to current and prospective students at the Marietta campus. The role involves helping students plan multi-semester degrees, guiding academic choices, and connecting them with support services to promote success.

Responsibilities include advising sessions, orientation support, collaboration with departments, and using data to drive student outcomes.