What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor-WKU in Owensboro position at Western Kentucky University?
The Academic Advisor at the WKU in Owensboro campus plays an important role in our students' educational experiences. Advisors are effective in helping students understand the purpose of a university education, explore the expectations and demands of their chosen career path, and initiate a plan in order to graduate and utilize resources for a path in their chosen career.
WKU in Owensboro has a diverse student group, with traditional, adult learners, online learners, and placebound individuals. This position works closely with the Regional Campuses advising team and the WKU Advising and Career Development Center to provide guidance, support, and encouragement for students at the WKU in Owensboro campus and surrounding region. This position plays a vital role as part of the Owensboro campus team in recruiting students, supporting students, and engaging with our community. WKU in Owensboro is a welcoming and inclusive environment, and this position extends values of diversity, equity, and inclusion through advising students. This position reports to the Director, Regional Campuses
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated professional advising experience or equivalent in related field
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and be highly organized and adaptable
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to relate to diverse audiences
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel to off-site locations
Additional Information:
Salary: $35,600
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
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