Holistic Academic Advisor for Student Success

fhsu; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Hays State University, Werth College of Science, Technology & Mathematics, invites applications for a Professional Academic Advisor. This full-time, 12-month position provides student-centered academic advising to promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion across disciplines.

The advisor will use holistic advising, collaborate with faculty and staff, and employ data-informed practices to support planning, progression, and graduation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or four years of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising through multiple delivery methods (in person, virtual, phone, email).
• Assist students in developing academic plans for degree completion and career goals.
• Support persistence and timely graduation through advising, advocacy, intervention, and data-informed decision-making.

Skills

Holistic advising

Student success

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Data-informed decisions

Time management

Collaboration

Student development theory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Advising technologies

Data analytics tools

Job description

Fort Hays State University, Werth College of Science, Technology & Mathematics, invites applications for a Professional Academic Advisor. This full-time, 12-month position provides student-centered academic advising to promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion across disciplines.

The advisor will use holistic advising, collaborate with faculty and staff, and employ data-informed practices to support planning, progression, and graduation.