Academic Advisor

Job Title: Academic Advisor I

Physical

Location:

Stark Campus - North Canton, OH

Salary: $46,744 - $48,650

Basic Function: Provide academic advising to a diverse population of students. Reports to designated supervisor.

• Advise current and prospective students regarding interpretation of placement assessment, curricular requirements related to academic objectives, career options and registration procedures.
• Work with students to request a variety of academic actions.
• Assist in the implementation of intervention, referral, and retention programs for students.
• Assist with probation, dismissal, and reinstatement procedures; provide feedback on specific cases.
• Review student academic progress and advise students on specific actions regarding academic and career goals.
• Review/discuss evaluated transcripts for applicability of transfer credit to Kent State.
• Assist with workshops on academic skills, study skills, and expectations for students.
• Assist students in resolution of difficulties regarding their degree progress.
• May assist and/or coordinate lessons for student orientation course.
• May represent unit at programs and functions.
• Stay current on applicable laws, policies and procedures (e.g. FERPA).
• Maintain and update student files, records and data in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.
• May serve on various college/school/campus committees and share information with unit.
• Assist in academic advising and recruiting programs and activities (e.g. student events, outreach programs and activities, etc.).
• Attend and successfully complete university-provided training and professional development.
• May conduct athletic eligibility audits to ensure NCAA regulatory compliance (Kent Campus only).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required. Ability to learn and/or develop core advising competencies including, but not limited to – policies/procedures/curriculum associated with assigned area (university, regional campus, college, school); technology/systems proficiency; KSU organizational knowledge; student development theory; etc. is required.

• Desktop software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite); web-based systems; ability to learn KSU student systems
• Higher education learning models/programs, schools/colleges; organizational structure
• Curriculum/college/department/campus/school; ability to learn and understand the complexity of curriculum in assigned area(s); including understanding degree requirements and knowledge of assigned area(s) majors

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills / public relations skills – including group presentation skills
• Communication/conflict management
• Organizing information and projects; ability to assist in delivery of projects/programs
• Well-developed problem solving skills with basic ability to identify and mitigate complex problem(s) and use the full array of organizational resources appropriately
• Adhering to deadlines
• Working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups

• Learn and/or develop core advising competencies, including: policies/procedures/curriculum associated with assigned area (university, regional campus, college, school); technology/systems proficiency; higher education organizational knowledge including basic working knowledge of higher education referral network and resources; student development theory; leadership styles and theories
• Learn/apply basic student recruitment / outreach / retention functions
• Work with diverse populations of students to identify basic student needs for referrals using appropriate academic and career resources
• Work collaboratively with university departments and academic units; ability to build basic awareness of resources and initiate relationship building process
• Organize and prioritize work with a high degree of initiative and independence
• Analyze and perform basic research on a variety of academic program issues
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Possess…