Academic Advisor – KWC Online

Academic Advisor – KWC Online

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for

quality and academic excellence, invites applications for a part-time Academic Advisor to

support our online student body. This position is 100% remote.

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor will provide leadership and daily management of Kentucky Wesleyan

College Online students. Among other duties, the advisor oversees academic advising and

evaluates and recommends innovative concepts, technologies, and programs, while ensuring

quality and consistency of academic advising across campus. This position will work closely

with the Director of Online Learning to ensure timely communication with faculty and partner

with faculty to address programmatic concerns.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to students enrolled in online programs, helping

• Guide students through academic challenges, providing resources and strategies for time

• Monitor student academic progress and proactively reach out to students who may be

track their success and provide continuous support.

• Co-monitor the Early Alert system, manage referrals, seek resolutions, and close out

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the office, set goals and outcomes, perform

• Actively engage in retention efforts by building strong relationships with students,

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions, academic plans, and

• Assume other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Online Learning.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to higher education affairs, i.e. Student Affairs,

• Previous experience in post-secondary student advising or student success.

• This is a remote position, and candidates must have access to a reliable internet

• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate students in

• Commitment to promoting student success and encouraging outcomes-directed solutions.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of trends, practices, and issues relevant to student success.

This position is part time and 100% remote, with an expected scheduled of 11-20 hours per

week. The position description provides an overview of the level of work to be performed by an

employee in this position and does not constitute a contract of employment. This is not a

comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the

right to change the description at any time.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/.

As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume,

and contact information for three professional references, along with your salary expectations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest

degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check. The College

is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and remains committed to

attracting qualified candidates looking to be part of a growing and successful higher educational

organization.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant

city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for

excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has

been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in

the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review

has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.

Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or

terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the

Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf,

soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single

campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for

students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides
our community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus

community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and

physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of

the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and

appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that

reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively

create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all

forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,

sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.