Hybrid Graduate Academic Advisor – Holistic Student Success

University of Kansas; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Edwards Campus seeks a Graduate Academic Advisor to provide holistic academic advising for prospective, new and current graduate students, guiding them through enrollment, degree planning and milestones.

You will use Slate, Jayhawk GPS, Enroll & Pay and other tools, ensure FERPA compliance, collaborate with KU admissions and Graduate Studies, and support recruitment and retention efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in higher education, counseling or related field preferred.
• Experience in academic advising or student counseling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and holistic academic advising to graduate prospective, new and enrolled students.
• Guide student progress through enrollment, degree planning and milestones.
• Advise students on course schedules aligned with educational goals.
• Assist students with financial aid appeals, probation agreements and graduation plans.
• Manage student records in KU information systems and databases.
• Collaborate with KU admissions and Graduate Studies on admission processes.
• Utilize Slate, Jayhawk GPS, Enroll & Pay and other advising tools, ensuring FERPA compliance.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts for graduate programs.
• Cross-train in other advising roles and participate in university orientation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Student Advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Slate

Jayhawk GPS

Enroll & Pay

Job description

The University of Kansas Edwards Campus seeks a Graduate Academic Advisor to provide holistic academic advising for prospective, new and current graduate students, guiding them through enrollment, degree planning and milestones.

You will use Slate, Jayhawk GPS, Enroll & Pay and other tools, ensure FERPA compliance, collaborate with KU admissions and Graduate Studies, and support recruitment and retention efforts.