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Kennesaw State University
Academic Advisor, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
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Kennesaw State University is hiring an Academic Advisor, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The advisor guides current and prospective students in the college through degree planning, program requirements, and career and goal setting, and connects them with academic and non-academic support services. The role also takes part in new-student orientation advising and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of the students it serves.
Highlights
- Provide academic advising to current and prospective students, including formal one-on-one meetings that build lasting connections with students.
- Develop multi-semester degree plans that follow major curriculum guidelines and align each student’s interests and aptitudes with professional goals.
- Connect students with academic and non-academic services that support their success, and keep thorough, accurate documentation of every advising session.
- Take part in advising sessions for new and incoming students and their families at orientation and in pre-orientation sessions.
- Monitor and document retention, progression, and graduation for the assigned student population, with proactive outreach where needed.
- Use reports and analytics on advising activity and student success metrics to improve advising practices, and help coordinate unit communications on milestones and registration deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of experience in a student success or support role; an advanced degree and higher education experience are preferred.
- Proficiency with Banner, Nolij, EAB, and Microsoft Office, along with strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Budgeted salary of $44,000 to $51,000 per year, with the ability to work some evenings and weekends to support college events.
- Benefits include a tuition waiver, 13 paid holidays, and retirement plans.
Academic Advisor, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Full Description
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job Summary
Assesses and advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements of a specific program or major. Provides academic guidance and program information to students in the assigned college or program. Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:
- Provide high-quality academic advising services to current and prospective KSU students
- Develops multi-semester degree planning following major curriculum guidelines, aligns students’ academic interests and aptitudes with appropriate professional goals
- Connects students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success, and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of individual advising sessions
- Meets formally with students to develop meaningful connections
- Attends and participates in advising sessions for new and incoming students, both at orientation and in pre-orientation advising sessions with students and families
- Participates in college or institutional student success initiatives
- Utilizes and incorporates best practices identified through the analysis of reports/analytics related to advising activity, student success metrics, etc.
- Contributes to the coordination of unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic resources, etc.
- Monitors and documents the retention, progression, and graduation of students within the assigned population, and offer proactive outreach to the assigned populations within the appropriate system
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in a student success or support related role
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to academic advising as a key component of student success, as evidenced by prior experiences, such as peer leadership, student affairs leadership, peer advising, or curriculum design, letters of recommendation, and interview(s)
- Experience in a higher education setting
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary is $44,000-$51,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Able to access to confidential student information
- Ability to interact effectively with students
- Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines
- Able to work evenings and weekends to support College initiatives, events and/or activities
KNOWLEDGE
Participates in ongoing professional development activities that enhance academic advising outcomes
SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
- Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Banner, Nolij, EAB, Microsoft Office Suite, and other systems related to student support)
- Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Other Information
- This is not a supervisory position.
- This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
- This position will not be required to drive.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
- This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
- This position does not require security clearance.
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