Academic Advisor

Position Title:

Academic Advisor

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising, guidance and support to undergraduate and graduate students. The Advisor will utilize holistic and proactive academic advising strategies towards goals of student retention, persistence, accomplishment, and success.

The Academic Advisor will:

• Conduct individual advising appointments with undergraduate and graduate CHHS students in online and face-to-face programs.

• Provide personal and professional communication (face-to-face meetings, email, phone calls, Skype, etc.) to undergraduate and graduate students on advising issues and questions.

• Collaborate with other Advisors and staff in the CHHS Advising Center, Dean's Office, and other departments within the college and across NKU.

• Engage in placement, transfer, graduation, and other degree-path issues of students to ensure student success.

• Generate and disseminate data reports form SAP and other university sources of information as needed.

• Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment and retention events sponsored by Academic Affairs/Student Affairs, and the college.

• Attend Admissions' events, student-focused outreach events, and relevant college/career fairs in the region.

• Serve CHHS and NKU committees as appropriate to the duties/responsibilities of the position.

• Participation in university-sponsored professional development programs, the National Academic Advising Association and the Kentucky Academic Advising Association is encouraged.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree; preferred degree in Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling, Previous advising experience preferred.

• Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory, experience working with diverse and underrepresented student populations. Experience working with online students or students in health related professions is preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills are required. Ability to work with diverse populations, strong teamwork skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks are also required.

All applicants must complete an online staff application and electronically attach resume, cover letter, advising philosophy statement, and a minimum of three references.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Posted Salary:

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Valid driver's license required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required.