Senior Advisor I INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT KSU EMPLOYEES ONLY
Senior Advisor I INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT KSU EMPLOYEES ONLY
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Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Advisor I
Salary:
$55855 - $58612.16
Basic Function:
To support student success by providing guidance on academic planning degree requirements and university resources while fostering student development and retention. Mentor professional advisors. Reports to designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
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.
Mentor professional advisors. Assist in development and delivery of training and professional development in cooperation with University Advising.
Present or participate in workshops on academic skills study skills and expectations for students.
Attend 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.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and five years of experience in academic advising or closely related fieldORMasters degree and three years of experience in academic advising or closely related field.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of:
Desktop software *
Higher education organizational structure *
Core advising competencies and NACADA Pillars of Academic Advising *
Skill In:
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 *
Ability To:
Maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations *
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Experience providing academic advising to college/university students.
Experience using student information systems (e.g. Banner and EAB Navigate 360).
Assessments:
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.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None
Working Schedule:
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.
For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
