Academic Advisor

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

19521BR

Undergraduate Advising Ctr


Position Overview

The Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) is a part of the Centers for Orientation and Academic Advising Programs, a unit reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Success.  The UAC provides comprehensive academic advising services for new, exploring and pre-professional students in a variety of majors across the Lawrence campus and is staffed by professional advisors, support staff, graduate assistants, and peer advisors.  


Job Description

90% - Provide individual and group academic advising to assigned new, exploring, and pre- professional students.

  • Advise students on the development and selection of course schedules consistent with students' educational goals.
  • Assist exploring students in developing appropriate educational goals and successfully choosing an academic major consistent with students' educational goals, as a part of the Exploratory Pathways framework.
  • Assist students with completion of financial aid appeals, probation agreements, graduation plans, etc.
    Provide outreach to students as needed in addition to providing appropriate follow-up and referral to University offices and resources.
  • Provide advisement to all students as necessary including those that may not be assigned to the advisor.
  • Provide academic advising for new freshmen, transfer, and readmitted students during new student Orientation sessions.
  • Serve as a liaison to a specific department, college or school and share resources and knowledge with other UAC staff.

10% - Perform programmatic duties that best serves the students and supports the office mission. 

​​​​​​​Assume other duties as assigned which may include:


  • Taking on special projects, serving on or leading committees, or fulfill a specific role of program responsibilities based upon the strengths and interests of the advisor and the needs of the office.
  • Deliver programs that help students explore course enrollment, major, and/or career choices as well as other topics related to academic success.
  • Teach a section of UNIV 101, PRE 210, LA&S 292, or other courses related to academic success as opportunity and demand allows.

Position Requirements

This position is required to work on-site.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant experience.  [Degree requirements must be completed by time of appointment.]

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field.
  • Experience in academic advising or career counseling for undergraduate students.
  • Diverse professional and/or academic experience with institutions of higher learning as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Experience with university-wide academic program requirements and university procedures as evidenced by work experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of academic issues of undergraduate students.
  • Demonstrated experience with relevant computerized student information and communication systems.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal communication and organizational skills.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Michael Chavez [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

  • A cover letter (addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Contact information for three professional references.
    • Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application review begins Thursday, July 29, 2021.  To ensure consideration, apply no later than Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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    Advertised Salary Range

    $38,200


    Application Review Begins

    29-Jul-2021


    Anticipated Start Date

    07-Sep-2021


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    FLSA Status

    Administrative


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Schedule

    Monday through Friday 8 am -5pm


    Job Family

    Advising,Career&StudentSrv-KUL


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or [email protected] for alternate access options.  Any  inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY


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