Career Advisor

Position Title:

Career Advisor

Position Type:
Regular

• Meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments.
• Communicate with undergraduate students on advising issues.
• Participate in Master Advising professional development training.
• Generate and disseminate student reports.
• Work within the HRIS system to review student information and help students register for classes.
• Serve 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.
• Participate 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.

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.

• Strong organizational, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, especially at‑risk and undecided/exploring students.

Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required.