Career Advisor

Position Title:

Career Advisor

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

The advisor will meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments; communicates with undergraduate students on advising issues; participates in Master Advising professional development training; generates and disseminates student reports; works within the HRIS system to review student information and help students register for classes; and serves on committees within the department and across the university.

• Provide academic advising to new freshmen, undecided/exploring, under-prepared students and probationary students at Northern Kentucky University.

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferred qualifications are a master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Communication, Education, or other academic discipline with experience in academic advising.

• Minimum of two years academic advising experience in a higher education setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Strong organizational, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills are required.

• Ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory.

• Experience working with diverse student populations, especially at-risk and undecided/exploring students.

Posted Salary:

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

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