Transfer Academic Advisor

Overview

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. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green /about.

This position works within the Transfer Center and reports to the Associate Director for Transfer.

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Travels to regional community colleges to advise and recruit students desiring to transfer to one of the WKU campuses
• Meets frequently with and tracks students who are part of the Joint Admissions program
• Participates in student outreach and recruitment programs in the surrounding region
• Works with students, faculty, and staff to improve overall advising practices for transfer students
• Assists in planning of advising activities for the Topper Orientation Program (TOP) for transfer students
• Adheres to the advising policies and initiatives of the University
• Provides a central point of contact for transfer students for advising and retention issues
• Serves as a liaison between the Community College System, WKU Regional Campuses, and the Transfer Center
• Serves as a liaison between college advising faculty, staff, and the Transfer Center regarding transfer student advising issues

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Commitment to providing exceptional student (customer) service
• Skills in analyzing challenging situations and determining suitable solutions
• Ability to learn data-based programs, and University management software such as Banner, Top Net, Degree Works, WKU Portal, etc.

• Ability to travel daily

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 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email ir or by phone at . Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment.

Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's titleix website.

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