Academic Advisor II

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107300

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Louisville is dedicated to providing a holistic, comprehensive education to students who are seeking to solve complex problems in an ever-changing world. We are looking for people to join as we educate our students to be analytical, innovative, curious, and engaged.

Currently, the A&S Advising unit is seeking to hire an academic advisor who believe in our mission to provide individual, professional advising services for undergraduate students interested in degree programs offered by the college. We see every interaction with a student as an opportunity to make a positive impact on their educational experience. We believe that we are the “guides on the ride” for our students as we celebrate our student’s successes but also assist them in navigating setbacks.  

We are looking for candidates who can empower students to take ownership of their education, who are advocates for their students, and who can develop partnerships and build relationships not only with their students, but with faculty and key stakeholders across campus. In the multifaceted landscape of higher education, we are committed to a student-centered approach to our advising practice.

In your role as an Academic Advisor you will primarily:

• Provide individual advising and assist students through major selection, goal-setting, and degree planning.

• Guide and monitor students through their individual academic plans as they progress towards degree completion.

• Provide support and resource assistance as student’ navigate institutional policy and challenges that may impact their success here at UofL.

• Utilize advising and student records software to maintain accurate and detailed advising notes, track students, and schedule advising appointments.

• Participate in professional development opportunities and integrate new or improved knowledge into your advising practice.

• Promote student success for all within UofL’s student population by working collaboratively with colleagues dedicated to providing student-centered, highly engaged student contact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of experience in higher education (preferably academic advising) preferred.

• Related experience includes work with students in higher education within academic programs and/or development of student programs that directly foster student persistence.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theory.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high student contact environment.

Competencies:

• Ability to build rapport and sustain relationships with students.

• Experience and comfort working with a variety of student populations and responding to individual student needs. High level of interpersonal communication, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with technology related to word processing and student information systems.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Target compensation: $43,888

If you’d like to apply to this position, please fill out the attached application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.