Senior Advisor II

Job Title

Senior Advisor II

Stark Campus - North Canton, OH

$60,602 - $65,952

To support student success by providing guidance on academic planning, degree requirements, and university resources, while fostering student development and retention. Supervise and train professional advisors. Reports to Director, University Advising or designated supervisor.

• Work with students to develop attainable educational and academic goals and provides input on related majors, minors and future educational and career options.
• Provide comprehensive information about academic requirements, university policies, degree progress, and program options to help students make informed decisions.
• Proactively monitor student progress, identify potential obstacles to timely graduation, and develop strategies to support their academic success.
• Connect students with relevant campus resources, support services, and faculty who can assist with individual needs.
• Assist with probation, reinstatement and dismissal processes.
• Create and maintain updated student records and notes.
• Assist with advising components of recruitment and orientation events.
• Train and supervise student employees. May provide functional guidance to support staff.
• Supervise and train professional advisors. Develop and deliver training and professional development, in cooperation with University Advising.
• Present or participate in workshops on academic skills, study skills, and expectations for students.
• Attend required trainings to stay current with evolving academic policies, university procedures, and best practices in academic advising to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Master’s degree and five years of experience in academic advising or closely related field.

• Desktop software *
• Higher education organizational structure *
• Core advising competencies and NACADA Pillars of Academic Advising *

• Organization, problem solving, and decision-making *
• Written and interpersonal communication with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the university (faculty, staff, and students/families) *
• Training and mentoring *

Maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations

• Experience providing academic advising to college/university students.
• Experience using student information systems (e.g., Banner and EAB Navigate 360).

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

None

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.

Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.