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Academic Advisor

Employer
Northern Kentucky University
Location
Kentucky, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 17, 2022
Posting Details

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Position Information



Working Title Academic Advisor Department Informatics Advising Center Compensation Title Position Number 30021535 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:30pm.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for specific college events.

Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. Purpose of Position
Northern Kentucky University welcomes applicants to fill the position of Academic Advisor to advise undergraduate majors in the College of Informatics. This is a full-time staff position in the Informatics Student Success and Advising Center. The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising, guidance and support to undergraduate students across 14 different disciplines. The Advisor will utilize holistic and proactive academic advising strategies towards goals of student retention, persistence, accomplishment, and success.

This advisor will be part of a team of faculty and staff dedicated to student success. Advisors are specifically expected to work closely with students to identify, implement, and support the best path to graduation, direct them to student resources, and help them make meaningful college decisions. We focus on building productive working relationships with students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators from across the university.
Advisors are expected to have a firm grasp of the tools, systems, platforms and organizational structures that support student success; they must have a ready understanding of university policies and an awareness of and commitment to best practices in advising. Members of our team are advocates for the college and its mission. They are committed to the value of collaboration, student success, creative problem-solving, and professional development. Primary Responsibilities
Advise majors and minors in the College of Informatics including new students, current majors, transfer students, as well as potential students;

Provide personal communication with undergraduates regarding academic advising issues;

Assist students in developing a clear path to reach their educational and career goals. Deal with placement, transfer, graduation, and other degree-path issues and refer students to appropriate resources as needed;

Collaborate and participate on admissions, orientation, recruitment, and retention events within Academic Affairs and Student Affairs;

Serve on appropriate committees (for example, Academic Advising Council);

Assist the College of Informatics Advising Center with special initiatives and projects.

Become a Master Advisor. Attend regular trainings, conferences and educational events to stay current on NKU policies and best practices in academic advising. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling, strongly 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.

Proficiency with office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to learn complex software systems (e.g. SAP and Navigate) quickly. Ability to learn, understand, and articulate the requirements, culture, and skills developed in the College of Informatics.

2 years of related experience required preferably advising undergraduate university students

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

Priority review of applications will begin on September 9th. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Minimum Experience 2 years Salary Minimum $40,307 Pay Grade S69

Posting Detail Information



Requisition Number 2022S1699 Job Open Date 08/17/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12262 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Briefly describe your advising philosophy

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Describe your understanding of Informatics

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a current NKU employee?
    • Yes
    • No
    • No Response
  4. * What is your highest level of education?
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree or higher
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other
  2. References


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