Advisor, Professional Academic

Advisor, Professional Academic Eastern Kentucky University Title:

Advisor, Professional Academic Position Type:

Fulltime Staff Search Type:

External

• minimum 7 days

Department:

23R000

• College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences Division:

  2R0000

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Academic Affairs Position Location:

Richmond Campus Driver Classification:

Non-Driver FLSA:

Exempt Schedule Type:

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade:

Exempt

• G20

Retirement:

KTRS Contact Person:

Dana Bush Job Summary/Basic Functions Advises assigned students for the purpose of assisting them in establishing plans and goals. Provides onboarding services to assist with required petitions, transfer credits, and course scheduling. Assists with graduation clearance process for assigned students. Reports to Associate Dean and works closely with other college advisors Dean to learn curriculum of relevant departments and assist and track curricular processes and changes. Utilizes university resources such as DegreeWorks, Advising 360, Banner, and Slate to process information and keep timely and accurate records. Interacts with students through meetings, phone, and/or email to troubleshoot or problem solve advising and retention challenges.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor's is degree required
• Master's degree is preferred

Experience:

At least one year of college-level experience working with students in an advisory/support or teaching capacity is required.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

50%

• Serve as Primary Academic Advisor for Assigned freshmen and sophomore students for the purpose of assisting them in establishing an academic plan and positive and effective strategies that will enable student retention and success.
• (Essential) 15%
• Review degree audits of students who have applied for graduation (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) to ensure they are on track and to resolve any issues that would prevent their timely completion of their degree program.
• (Essential) 15%
• Collaborate with other professional advisors and Associate Dean to learn curriculum of relevant departments and assist and track curricular processes and changes.
• (Essential) 10%
• Collaborate with other advisors to support advising efforts for in-person and online programs operating within the college.
• (Essential) 10%
• All other duties as assigned
• (Essential)

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source:

Institutional Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions:

EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/advisor-professional-academic-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-dc518ee4-7926-4292-adb6-5f8af1a88576 jeid-ce914b8cf6c3444087001dcae3510db1