Academic Advisor

Position Title:

Academic Advisor

Regular

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising, guidance and support to undergraduate and graduate students. The Advisor will utilize holistic and proactive academic advising strategies towards goals of student retention, persistence, accomplishment, and success.

• Conduct individual advising appointments with undergraduate and graduate CHHS students in online and face-to-face programs.
• Provide personal and professional communication (face-to-face meetings, email, phone calls, Skype, etc.) to undergraduate and graduate students on advising issues and questions.
• Collaborate with other Advisors and staff in the CHHS Advising Center, Dean’s Office, and other departments within the college andacross NKU.
• Engage in placement, transfer, graduation, and otherdegree-path issues of students to ensure student success.
• Generate and disseminate data reports form SAP and otheruniversity sources of information as needed.
• Collaborate on admissions, orientation, recruitment and retention events sponsored by Academic Affairs/Student Affairs, andthe college.
• Attend Admissions’ events, student-focused outreach events, and relevant college/career fairs in the region.
• Serve CHHS and NKU committees as appropriate to theduties/responsibilities of the position.
• Participation in university-sponsored professional developmentprograms, the National Academic Advising Association and the Kentucky Academic Advising Association is encouraged.

• Master's degree; preferred degree in Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling, Previous advising experience preferred.
• Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the ability toarticulate an understanding of student development theory,experience working with diverse and underrepresented student populations. Experience working with online students or students inhealth related professions is preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention todetail, and exceptional communication skills are required. Abilityto work with diverse populations, strong teamwork skills, andability to handle multiple tasks are also required.

All applicants must complete an online staff application andelectronically attach resume, cover letter, advising philosophystatement, and a minimum of three references.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required toundergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated bystate law.

Review of applications will continue until the positions arefilled.

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