Career Advisor

Position Title: Career Advisor ‌ Position Type: Regular ‌

About the Role

The advisor will meet with undergraduate students during scheduled and walk-in appointments; communicates with undergraduate students on advising issues; participates in Master Advising professional development training; generates and disseminates student reports; works within the HRIS system to review student information and help students register for classes; and serves on committees within the department and across the university. ‌ Provide academic advising to new freshmen, undecided/exploring, under-prepared students and probationary students at Northern Kentucky University. Provide follow-up with at risk students by effectively managing advising caseloads. Assist with the planning and delivery of academic orientation programs. Create presentations for students and other professionals on campus. Implement the office’s assessment plan for teaching advising student learning outcomes and maintain accurate and up-to-date student records. Participate in university-sponsored professional development programs, the National Academic Advising Association and the Kentucky Academic Advising Association. Serve on university committees as assigned by the director. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Communication, Education, or other academic discipline with experience in academic advising. Minimum of two years academic advising experience in a higher education setting. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Strong organizational, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills are required. Ability to articulate an understanding of student development theory. Experience working with diverse student populations, especially at-risk and undecided/exploring students. ‌ Posted Salary: ‌ Work Environment & Physical Demands: Valid driver’s license required and dependable vehicle. Some evening and weekend work is required. Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About NKU Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.