Academic Advisor, School of Teacher Education

Academic Advisor, School of Teacher Education

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

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The School of Teacher Education within the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisor. The successful candidate will serve as the initial advising point of contact for undergraduate students and be responsible for the following:

• Conduct student advising primarily through regular and consistent in-person and face-to-face advising sessions as required to support student success through individual and group sessions. Some virtual advising sessions may be utilized to support non-traditional students.
• Develop programs of study for students and support their completion through the teacher education program to promote student success, retention, and degree completion.
• Advise and train faculty for effective student advising and best practices, including communication of the current and new processes and policies affecting student advising.
• Collaborate with program area faculty and engage in effective marketing and recruitment initiatives, student success activities, and other special projects as needed.
• Attend program and department meetings as needed.

This position is fully in-person/on-campus without the option for remote work as face-to-face advising is required. It is housed on the main campus of Western Kentucky University and requires daily office hours on campus for full-time employment.

Occasional weekend and night activities are required. Must be available for limited travel. Other duties may be assigned for special projects or other department needs.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively use technology, including academic advising software and database systems
• Availability for limited travel, evening, and weekend work
• Ability to work independently and manage a large advising load in a fast-paced office environment

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and…