Informatics Academic Advisor for Student Success

Northern-Kentucky-University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University seeks an Academic Advisor in the Informatics Student Success Advising Center. You will advise undergraduates across 13 disciplines, guiding them toward retention and success with proactive strategies.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and 2 years of related advising experience; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 2 years of related experience is required, preferably advising undergraduate university students.
• Proficiency with office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn SAP/Navigate.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduates in the Informatics Student Success Advising Center across 13 disciplines to support retention and success.
• Advise majors and minors, including new students, current majors, transfer students, and potential students.
• Provide personal communication with students regarding academic advising issues.
• Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment, and retention events with Academic/Student Affairs.
• Serve on committees (e.g., Academic Advising Council) and participate in special initiatives.
• Attend trainings to stay current on NKU policies and best practices in advising.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Student advising

Teamwork

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred) in Student Affairs/ Education/ College Student Personnel/ Counseling

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SAP

Navigate

Job description

Northern Kentucky University seeks an Academic Advisor in the Informatics Student Success Advising Center. You will advise undergraduates across 13 disciplines, guiding them toward retention and success with proactive strategies.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and 2 years of related advising experience; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.