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Advisor, Professional Academic

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Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 3 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/27/2026

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Job Description

Advisor, Professional Academic Eastern Kentucky University Title:
Advisor, Professional Academic Position Type:
Fulltime Staff Search Type:
External
  • minimum 7 days
Department:
25R000
  • Justice, Safety & Military Science Division:
    2R0000
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:
Scott Hunt 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 to learn curriculum of relevant departments and assist and track curricular processes and changes. Utilizes university resources such as DegreeWorks, Advising360, Banner, and Slate to process information and keep timely and accurate records. Interacts with students as needed through meetings, phone, and/or email to troubleshoot or problem solve advising and retention challenges.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor required. Master's preferred.
Experience:
One or more years of experience working with students in an advisory capacity.
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 CJSMS advisors to support advising efforts for in-person and online programs operating within the college.
  • (Essential) 10%
  • Other duties as assigned
  • (Essential)
Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source:
Institutional Open Until Filled:
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-788dea96-b127-4f29-a55c-0d5fccc658c7 jeid-dab0caf3cb34144b925a0e4a976a851a