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Position Description
The College of Arts & Sciences at Kansas State University seeks a dedicated, student-centered Academic Advisor to support programs in the Department of Psychological Sciences. This role involves guiding students in course selection, academic planning, and career development while fostering self-understanding and personal agency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a sincere commitment to student success.
Duties
- Advise caseload of students in Psychological Sciences on academic requirements, course selection, and graduation plans
- Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals Interpret program and university policies and procedures
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely responses to student questions Assist students with long-range academic planning
- Elevate complex and unfamiliar student issues to supervisor Monitor academic progress of student caseload
- Proactively support student success through re-enrollment campaigns, retention initiatives, and graduation checks
- Support students in a range of areas, including but not limited to: SAP appeals, completion grants, veteran certification forms, athletic certification, and requests for exceptions to policy
- Use SSC-Navigate to manage caseload, communicate with students, create academic plans, and record advising notes
- Respond promptly to emails and phone calls
- Communicate regularly with departmental leadership and faculty mentors about students’ research/creative interests and their academic and professional goals
- Meet with prospective students and families to support recruitment efforts
- Support recruitment of prospective students
Application Process
Please submit the following documents:
- Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Institution Information
Explore what it means to be human, understand your world, and gain a global perspective in the College of Arts and Sciences. With majors spanning the arts and humanities, natural and quantitative sciences, and social and behavioral sciences, you are sure to find your fit. Want to explore opportunities beyond the classroom? All of our departments offer opportunities for undergraduate research or experiential learning. With new programs in environmental science, integrated computer science, and social transformation studies, we are ready to help you change the world.
Additional Information
This position is on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or at a designated assignment location. Screening of applications begins on January 8th, and the position will be open until it is filled.
Contact Information
Apply here: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/academic-advisor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-2a3e9a08-7a7a-455a-826b-58f6497c7bd3
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