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University College Advisor II

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Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY

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Four-Year Institution
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TITLE: University College Advisor II                                                                                      

DEPARTMENT: University College                                                    

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of University College

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time                                                              

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt                                                         

 

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

University College at KSU services all students to provide seamless, robust, focused, and comprehensive educational support.  The UC advisor will join a team of outstanding individuals with diverse professional and personal backgrounds in the University College Advising Center who form a high-functioning community of practice.  The UC Advisor will provide personalized, one-on-one support in navigating the road to academic success, and staying on track towards degree completion.   Additionally, UC Advisors may provide instruction for KSU seminar courses, and assist with retention programming efforts.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct personalized academic advising meetings to assist students with course selection and graduation plans tailored to their academic interests and goals.
  • Assist with the selection of majors and the fulfillment of the curriculum requirements.
  • Help students gain an understanding of the university's Liberal Studies Core requirements.
  • Assist with course selection and registration.
  • Monitor academic progress.
  • Assist with transition issues as needed and provide a referral to campus resources.
  • Assist with retention programming efforts.
  • Act as a resource for campus constituencies and committees whose responsibilities related to student retention and, as appropriate, take a leadership role in retention initiatives.
  • 80% Advising; 20% Special Assignment.
  • Represent the Advising Office and/or the Center for Student Success at open houses, admission events, and other functions as necessary.
  • Performs other sites and position specific functions as assigned.
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    OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.  

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree (preferred)
  • 1-2 years experience working in Higher Education
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:     

  • Superior listening and critical thinking skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Experience with retention data collection and reporting
  • Working knowledge of postsecondary academic advising and retention strategies
  • Candidates should have the ability to become knowledgeable of the range of varied student services available, enrollment services, academic policies, requirements, and procedures of Kentucky State University
  • Strong interpersonal/human relations skills essential
  • Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse groups, demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population including low-income, first-generation, students of color, disabled, underrepresented, older and non-traditional, and international students
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
  • Must have attention to detail
  • Basic skills in productivity software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to collect, analyze and report retention related data
  • Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to interpret and communicate university policies, procedures, and associated federal and state regulations
  • Work staggered hours including evening hours during the workweek as assigned
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    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

     

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior and/or office work environment.
  • No or very limited physical effort required.
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.


    • KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    US
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