Academic Advising Manager, Radow

4 weeks ago

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States Kennesaw State University Full time
About Us

Kennesaw State University is a leading institution in innovative teaching and learning, with a growing enrollment and global reach. We offer over 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students, making us one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. We are part of the University System of Georgia and are committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study.

Job Summary

This position is aligned with institutional and college-level leadership in supporting, developing, and leading advising initiatives for KSU's undergraduate population. The successful candidate will provide direct supervision to the assigned departmental advising team, collaborate with academic departments and campus partners, and support the success of students in meeting academic and graduation goals.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive academic advising services to assigned student population
  • Assist with the identification, organization, and execution of retention and graduation rate-impacting initiatives to support student progression
  • Prepare and update advisement materials to assist in the progression of students along with the knowledge of advisement staff
  • Create, implement, and participate in events and initiatives to support the retention, progression, and graduation of students
  • Assist with the assessment of services and programs provided to students within the advising office
  • Supervise and evaluate assigned academic advising staff
  • Ensure high quality performance, professionalism, and customer service standards of advising staff through regular training and development
  • Provide guidance to academic advisors undertaking these initiatives to ensure timely completion
  • Collaborate with leadership, Academic Advising Centers, departments, faculty, and campus partners to foster student success and positive working relationships
  • Represent the assigned college on appropriate campus committees
  • Assist with the coordination of unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic resources, etc.
  • Provide second-level oversight of retention, progression, and graduation of students within assigned populations, and offer proactive outreach communications for students who may benefit from timely advising interventions
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Five (5) years of experience as an academic advisor

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in academic advising as evidenced by peer, supervisor, and student evaluations, as well as student success systems and tools

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Able to access confidential student information
  • Able to interact effectively with students
  • Participates in ongoing professional development activities that enhance academic advising outcomes
  • Able to gather information from the originating institution or KSU department to assist the proper completion of a valid and purposeful academic plan
  • Able to work evenings and weekends to support College initiatives, events, and/or activities
  • Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines
USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission, or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225.

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