Academic Advisor

Overview

Kenai Peninsula College is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor for our Soldotna campus. This role plays a central part in helping students thrive at KPC, part of the University of Alaska Anchorage.

• Provide personalized, proactive guidance to students across a wide range of degree programs.
• Explore academic options, create meaningful degree plans, and align coursework with students' personal and career goals.
• Regularly monitor progress and offer timely outreach, especially to students who may need extra support.
• Connect students to campus resources, ensuring they stay on track toward graduation.
• Advocate for students, collaborating with faculty, staff, and support services to address unique needs in our rural Alaska community.
• Support Alaska Native students and individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of university systems such as Banner, Degree Works, and EAB Navigate to support advising duties.
• Work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Location:
  
  Kenai Peninsula College campus in Soldotna, AK.
• Full-time, term‑funded staff position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
• UA provides a generous compensation package including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, starting at $25.55 per hour based on education and experience.
• Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion; remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when necessary.

Applications will be reviewed beginning on March 13, 2026. Please submit your application by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time, on March 12, 2026.

For questions regarding this position, contact Katy Koetitz, KPC HR Coordinator, at kmkoetitz or 907‑262‑0317
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* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

* This position is a term‑funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources at 907‑450‑8200.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Successful applicants must complete a background check. Offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska system is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.