Academic Advisor II

University of Louisville
US - Kentucky - Louisville
January 9, 2025

Department:
Academic Advising
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106174
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 Center for Advising & Students Services is seeking to hire Academic Counselors 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.

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Louisville is dedicated to providing a holistic, comprehensive liberal arts 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, civically engaged citizens. The College is UofL' s largest academic unit and offers a diverse range of opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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's 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.
Instruct first-year orientation courses.
Participate in professional development opportunities and integrate new or improved knowledge into your advising practice.
Promote student success for all within UofL' s diverse student population by working collaboratively with colleagues dedicated to providing student-centered, highly engaged student contact.

Preferred Competencies:

Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theory.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high student contact environment.
Ability to build rapport and sustain relationships with students.
Experience and comfort working with diverse student populations, including but not limited to first generation students, low-income students, and underrepresented students.
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.

Targeted Salary $43,888

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at *** or ***.

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 *** or by phone ***.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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