Student Success Academic Advisor (Online/On-Campus)

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Academic Advisor in the College of Health and Human Services to provide holistic advising for undergraduate and graduate students in online and on-campus formats.

The role emphasizes proactive student retention, persistence, and success, with collaboration across the CHHS Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• > Master’s degree required or preferred in Education, CPS, or Counseling.
• > Previous advising experience preferred.
• > Experience with diverse and underrepresented student populations.
• > Experience with online students or health-related professions is preferred.
• > Strong communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• > Conduct individual advising appointments for undergraduate and graduate CHHS students in online and face-to-face programs.
• > Provide personal and professional communication via meetings, email, phone, Skype, etc.
• > Collaborate with CHHS Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments.
• > Engage in placement, transfer, graduation and degree-path issues to support student success.
• > Generate and disseminate data reports from SAP and other university sources as needed.
• > Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment and retention events sponsored by Academic Affairs/Student Affairs.
• > Attend Admissions’ events, student-focused outreach events, and relevant college/career fairs in the region.
• > Serve CHHS and NKU committees as appropriate to duties/responsibilities.
• > Participate in university-sponsored professional development programs (NACADA, Kentucky Academic Advising Association) is encouraged.

Skills

Strong communication

Student development theory

Diversity & inclusion

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree (Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling)

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Academic Advisor in the College of Health and Human Services to provide holistic advising for undergraduate and graduate students in online and on-campus formats.

The role emphasizes proactive student retention, persistence, and success, with collaboration across the CHHS Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments. Evening/weekend availability may be required.