University College at KSU serves 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.

• Assist with the selection of majors and the fulfillment of the curriculum requirements.
• Help students gain an understanding of the university Liberal Studies Core requirements.
• Assist with course selection and registration.
• Monitor academic progress.
• Assist with transition issues as needed and provide referrals to campus resources.
• Assist with retention programming efforts.
• Act as a resource for campus constituencies and committees whose responsibilities relate to student retention and, as appropriate, take a leadership role in retention initiatives.
• Represent the Advising Office and/or the Center for Student Success at open houses, admission events, and other functions as necessary.

• Master's degree (preferred)
• 1-2 years experience working in Higher Education

• 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 and procedures and associated federal and state regulations
• Work staggered hours including evening hours during the workweek as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

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