Jayhawk Academic Advising (JAA) is a unit within Academic Success, a division of Academic Affairs. JAA provides comprehensive academic advising services for new and currently enrolled undergraduate students in all undergraduate majors at the University. JAA is staffed by professional advisors and support staff. JAA maintains a highly student-centered focus and demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement and resilience for a dynamic and changing work environment.
An Academic Advisor provides holistic and proactive academic advising to support a designated caseload of students. Using holistic advising techniques, they assist students throughout their academic journeys and offer expertise across various undergraduate pathways. Advisors are tasked with addressing students' complex academic needs, utilizing retention strategies, and ensuring effective navigation of their undergraduate studies. They may also be called upon to assist with advising caseloads during times of transition. This position requires a deep knowledge of and adherence to Board of Regents and University policies relevant to daily responsibilities. The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director or Lead Academic Advisor of Jayhawk Academic Advising.
All advising positions in JAA are assigned to a specific KU Student Pathway as a part of an embedded advising model. Student pathway assignments will be determined by what is mutually beneficial to the needs of JAA and the advisor.