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. ​ Participat e 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 . ​ A bility to articulate an understanding of student development theory . ​ E xperience 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 . ​