Undergraduate Academic Advisor & Success Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Career Advisor to meet with undergraduate students in scheduled and walk-in appointments, and to participate in professional development training.

You will generate and disseminate student reports, review student information in the HRIS, help students register for classes, and serve on committees within the department and across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Education, or other academic discipline with experience in academic advising.
• Minimum of two years academic advising experience in a higher‑education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to new freshmen, undecided/exploring, under-prepared students and probationary students.
• Provide follow-up with at-risk students by effectively managing advising caseloads.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of academic orientation programs.
• Create presentations for students and other professionals on campus.
• Implement the office’s assessment plan for teaching advising student learning outcomes and maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Participate in university-sponsored professional development programs, the National Academic Advising Association and the Kentucky Academic Advising Association.
• Serve on university committees as assigned by the director.

Skills

Strong communication

Student development theory

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Career Advisor to meet with undergraduate students in scheduled and walk-in appointments, and to participate in professional development training.

You will generate and disseminate student reports, review student information in the HRIS, help students register for classes, and serve on committees within the department and across the university.