Academic Advisor-Fine Arts

Position Title

Academic Advisor – Fine Arts

999239

Full Time

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Hours may be adjusted during specific times in the semester.

Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world this is the place where you belong.

As a member of the College of Fine Arts advising team, this position is essential to students academic success. With an advising load of 200+ students, this advisor serves all School of Performing Arts programs (Theatre, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance) and select programs in the School of Digital Arts (Filmmaking and Acting for Digital Arts). They will advise students concerning their academic plans, progress and goals in order to assist students in making personal educational decisions and meeting graduation requirements.

They also serve as a resource to faculty and others with regard to advising policies and procedures. If you have a love and appreciation for the arts, join our team and share your passion with our students.

Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality.

Provides students with information on how to complete their college degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services and resources when needed. Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to academic advising policies and procedures. May review and optimize procedures as needed. May assist in the development of and participate in recruitment and retention activities related to the student population such as monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other assistance.

May maintain confidential student records and personal information. May conduct or participate in seminars, workshops or orientation sessions for students on academic, career and personal success strategies and other group activities.

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban‑serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real‑life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas.

Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Minimum Education – Bachelors degree in related field by hire date.

Preferred Education –

Minimum experience:

1 year of experience in student services or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelors degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with detail‑oriented, time‑sensitive tasks and confidential information and protocols.
• Experience working and interacting with diverse populations and communities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with office technology and systems, including Windows, Microsoft Office, database systems, and other computer programs.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in an academic setting.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations – None.

Sponsorship – No export control requirement.

Department 102651-CFA Advising Center

Pay Information:
Commensurate with experience.