Advisor - Political Science

Ihre Aufgaben

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Our vision is that NKU will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We will do this while promoting a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. In your role, you will be expected to ensure that students who interact with you have a high-quality experience that supports the vision of the institution. Purpose of Position To advise undergraduate majors and minors in the Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership. Primary Responsibilities

• Provide proactive academic advising for majors and minors in the Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership, including new students, current majors, online & transfer students, as well as potential students.

• Assist students in developing a clear path to reach their educational and career goals, including connecting the skills of their major with the needs of the job market. Manage placement, transfer, graduation, and other degree-path issues and refer students to appropriate resources as needed. Interact with students across multiple modalities including face-to-face meetings, email, phone, Zoom, etc. to meet the needs of students.

• Maintain documentation of appointments, advising, and related activities. Generate and disseminate student reports using the university information systems.

• Serve as liaison with FYSSH and College of Arts & Sciences during summer months for summer orientation and advising newly admitted students if needed.

• Plan, present, and assist with department and university recruitment efforts. Collaborate with the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center and other university offices such as Admissions, New Student Orientation, Adult & Transfer Center, Student Success Hub, etc. to support recruitment and retention efforts, college/career fairs, and other student-focused outreach events.

• Serve on department, college, and NKU committees as appropriate to the duties/responsibilities of the position.

• Become a Master Advisor. Attend regular trainings, conferences, and educational events to stay current on NKU policies and best practices in academic advising., 3. Describe your experience with myNKU/SAP or a comparable system such as banner or starfish. (Open Ended Question) 4. Describe your experience with working with diverse student populations. (Open Ended Question) 5.

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• NKU Jobs Site

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Careerbuilder.com

• Inside Higher Ed

• Employee Referral

• Indeed.com

• Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. References 4. Advising Philosophy

Optional Documents

Ihr Profil

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.

• 2 years of related experience required preferably advising undergraduate university students

• Proficiency with office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Access); ability to learn complex software systems (e.g. SAP, EAB Navigate and Perceptive Content) quickly. Ability to learn, understand, and articulate the requirements, culture, and skills developed in the disciplines represented within the department.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and professionalism; strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and collaborative skills and ability to engage successfully with diverse populations.

• Must be able to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.

  Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree,

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree or higher 2. Please describe your Academic Advising philosophy.

Kontakt

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