Georgia Employer Hiring for ACADEMIC ADVISOR- COLLEGE OF ART at Kennesaw, Georgia Full Time

Academic Advisor- College of ARTJob ID: 232537Location: Kennesaw, GeorgiaFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularAbout UsA leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.LocationOur Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job SummaryInterviews and advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements of a specific program or major. Provides academic guidance and program information to students in the assigned college or program. Assists students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities and setting goals.Responsibilities Provide high-quality academic advising services to current KSU students Develops multi-semester degree planning following major curriculum guidelines, aligns students’ academic interests and aptitudes with appropriate professional goals Connects students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success, and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of individual advising sessions Meets formally with students to develop meaningful connections Attends and participates in advising sessions for new and incoming students, both at orientation and in pre-orientation advising sessions with students and families Develops partnerships with Enrollment Services to determine transfer credit evaluations and identify common challenges for transfer students Utilizes and incorporates best practices identified through the analysis of reports/analytics related to advising activity, student success metrics, etc. Contributes to the coordination of unit-level communication plans regarding key milestones, registration deadlines, academic resources, etc. Monitors the retention, progression, and graduation of students within the assigned population, and offer proactive outreach for those students who are at academic or social risk Membership and participation in professional development opportunities offered through KSU and state, regional, and national organizations (KSAAN, NACADA, NAAHP, etc.)Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related fieldRequired ExperienceTwo (2) years of related experience as an academic advisor (or closely related field)Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated commitment to academic advising as a key component of student success, as evidenced by prior experiences, such as peer leadership, student affairs leadership, peer advising, or curriculum design, letters of recommendation, and interview(s)Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related fieldKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESAble to access to confidential student informationAbility to interact effectively with studentsAble to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlinesAble to work evenings and weekends to support College initiatives, events and/or activitiesKNOWLEDGEParticipates in ongoing professional development activities that enhance academic advising outcomesSKILLSExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organiz