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Title: Academic Advisor

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77G050 - Ctr Incl Excell & Global Eng-Restr

Division: 5G0000 - Stu Success,Opportunity&Engage-Rstr

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details: Some evenings and weekends required.

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Sierrah Anderson

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Academic Advisor provides and/or facilitates educational leadership, curriculum design instruction and assessment, individual academic and personal needs assessment, academic advising, academic counseling and consulting services, collaborations within and outside of the NOVA project, and administrative duties to support the goal of the NOVA project, which is to retain and graduate NOVA participants at EKU.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree required. Master's degree in the areas of Student Personnel Services, Counseling, Higher Education Administration or Communication preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in advising, instruction, or case management is required.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), organizational, and management skills are required. The ability to speak comfortably before groups is required. A working knowledge of computers and various office technologies is required. Knowledge of academic policies and procedures of Eastern Kentucky University, the U.S. Department of Higher Education, and higher education is preferred. Knowledge of student development theory and its application to student academic support services is preferred.

Job Duties:

• 35%% - Advises students in matters related to goals, policies, choice of curriculum, course load, study habits, course scheduling, academic action and problem resolution. - (Essential)
• 30%% - Teaches an assigned section of NOVA specific courses. - (Essential)
• 25%% - Support the program through the coordination and scheduling of special events, managing social media, and communication, or related activities. - (Essential)
• 10%% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.