Academic Advisor

Category: Staff Subscribe: Department: Academic Advising and Retention Ctr Locations: Bowling Green, KY Posted: Apr 30, 2024 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 995594 Position ID: 175198 Share

About Western Kentucky University:

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 second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. 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 diverse and 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 at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Supports the advising policies and initiatives of the University Advises students for majors within one of WKU's five academic colleges Works with students, faculty, staff across the campus community to improve advising practices for 1st and 2nd year students Assists in planning of advising activities for Topper Orientation Program (TOP) Participates in the pre-registration program for incoming freshmen Advises students based on 5th Week Check-In assessment Provides proactive advising, interventions, and referrals as necessary Works with Career Coaches to help students create an academic/career plan that ensures student success Maintains advising records and databases

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Prior experience providing customer support *

*revised 5-1-24

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