Academic Advisor II or III

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The University of Louisville is hiring student-centered academic advisors at the Advisor II or Advisor III level, depending on the opening. The position contributes to the Office of Undergraduate Advising by providing holistic, individualized, and proactive academic advising to undergraduate students. Advisors help students understand curricula, navigate university policies, and achieve academic, personal, and professional goals using conceptual knowledge of student development and advising theory, institutional information, and individualized communication and relationships. Advisor II requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advisor III requires a master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master's degree is preferred. Both levels are salaried. Targeted salaries are $43,888 for Advisor II and $48,225 for Advisor III; compensation will be commensurate with candidate experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and a resume or CV. The University of Louisville is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides assistance and accommodations for its online application process.

Requirements

Academic Advisor II: bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Academic Advisor III: master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communicate effectively, understand and learn from others, and convey ideas to the appropriate audience.
Resolve difficult or complicated challenges.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with little oversight.
Adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Build constructive working relationships characterized by acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Guide assigned students in their academic success from orientation through commencement on generally routine issues, collaborating with a supervisor on more complex issues.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across campus, including advisors, faculty, campus offices, and administrators.
Explain, interpret, and apply unit and University policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Counsel students as they analyze causes of academic difficulty and recommend typically pre-established guidelines.
Help students plan academic programs, audit progress toward degree completion, and certify degree requirements in assigned program areas.
Assist students in selecting majors and minors appropriate to their interests, backgrounds, and academic qualifications.
Use advising software to maintain accurate, detailed advising notes, track students, and use data to identify student needs.
Assist students in following established procedures for resolving problems that require action by unit and University committees.
Participate in advising-related outreach and educational presentations for prospective students and families, current students, FYE classes, and other audiences.
Collaborate with internal partners to connect students with other professionals regarding matters affecting them as students.
Respond to unit and University initiatives, including enrollment outreach, retention efforts, and progress reports.
Promote student success across the UofL student population through student-centered, highly engaged student contact.
Participate in professional development and incorporate new or improved knowledge into advising and student success practices.