Professional Advisor

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); In loco; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kentucky State University is seeking a Professional Advisor I in Frankfort to support students in the Student Success Center. You will provide personalized, one-on-one academic advising and support students in navigating degree requirements and academic planning.

The role involves coordinating with tutoring and career services, tracking progress, interpreting policies, and assisting with orientation and retention initiatives.

Competenze

• Superior listening and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with retention data collection and reporting.
• Knowledge of best practices in postsecondary academic advising and retention strategies.
• Ability to navigate diverse student services and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with productivity software (Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Excel).
• Capacity to analyze retention data and report findings.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and policy interpretation.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with evening hours as needed.

Mansioni

• Meet with students individually or in groups to provide academic advising and guidance.
• Help students select courses, understand degree requirements, and create academic plans.
• Stay updated on policies and degree pathways; navigate prerequisites and core requirements.
• Collaborate with tutoring centers, career services, and other resources to support retention.
• Track academic progress, monitor grades and credits earned, and address challenges.
• Interpret and explain institutional policies regarding add/drop, withdrawals, and transfer credits.
• Assist with orientation and retention programming and support first-semester navigation.
• Maintain records of advising sessions and student progress using advising software.
• Represent the Advising Office at open houses and admission events.

Conoscenze

Active listening

Retention data reporting

Advising best practices

Diversity outreach

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Productivity software

Data analysis

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Evening hours flexibility

Formazione

Master's degree (preferred)

Strumenti

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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Professional Advisor

FT EXEMPT TITLE III GRANTS-610001 Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2534

TITLE: Professional Advisor I

DEPARTMENT: Student Success Center

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Success

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

LOCATION : 100% in-person

J OB SUMMARY:

The Student Success Center at KSU serves all students to provide seamless, robust, focused, and comprehensive educational support. The Advisor will join a team of outstanding individuals with diverse professional and personal backgrounds in the Student Success Center who form a high-functioning community of practice. The Advisor will provide personalized, one-on-one support in navigating the road to academic success, and staying on track towards timely degree completion. Additionally, Advisors may provide instruction for KSU seminar courses and assist with retention programming efforts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Meet with students individually or in groups to provide academic advising and guidance. Assist students in selecting appropriate courses , understanding degree requirements, and creating academic plans that align with their interests and goals.
• Stay updated on the institution's academic policies, program requirements, and degree pathways. Help students navigate through the curriculum and ensure they are aware of any prerequisite courses, core requirements, and elective options.
• Assist students in developing semester-by-semester course schedules that align with their academic goals, ensure timely progress towards graduation, and consider factors such as prerequisites, course availability, and any specific program requirements.
• Collaborate with other campus departments or resources, such as tutoring centers, career services, or mental health services, to connect students with additional support services that can enhance their academic success.
• Track students' academic progress, such as monitoring grades, attendance, and credits earned. Identify any academic challenges or concerns and develop strategies to address them, including referring students to appropriate resources for additional assistance.
• Interpret and explain institutional academic policies and procedures to students. Help students understand regulations regarding course add/drop, withdrawal, academic standing, and transfer credits.
• Provide guidance and support to students in exploring their personal and career interests. Help students identify potential career paths, discuss major/minor options, and explore opportunities for internships, research, or other experiential learning experiences.
• Participate in orientation programs and assist new students in navigating the academic environment, understanding institutional resources, and registering for their first semester of classes.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions, advising sessions, and academic plans. Utilize advising software or information systems to document student progress and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of student development theories, best practices in academic advising, and relevant institutional policies or programs.
• Represent the Advising Office and/or the Center for Student Success at open houses, admission events, and other functions as necessary.
• Performs other site and position specific functions as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Superior listening and critical thinking skills
• Experience with retention data collection and reporting
• Working knowledge of best practices in postsecondary academic advising and retention strategies
• Candidates should have the ability to become knowledgeable of the range of varied student services available, enrollment services, academic policies, requirements, and procedures of Kentucky State University
• Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse groups, demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population including low-income, first-generation, students of color, disabled, underrepresented, older and non-traditional, and international students
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Must have attention to detail
• Basic skills in productivity software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to collect, analyze and report retention related data .
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate university policies and procedures and associated federal and state regulations
• Work staggered hours including evening hours during the work week as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree (preferred)
• 1-2 years’ experience working in Higher Education

Licensing and Certifications : N A

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior and/or office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required .
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY i s an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.