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The Mahurin Honors College is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisor. The following duties are customary for this position, but duties may be added, deleted, and assigned at the discretion of the supervisor and institutional needs.

+ Serve as advisor for Mahurin Honors College scholars including meeting face to face or by zoom with approximately 500 students per semester

+ Maintain academic records, audit degree programs for graduating seniors

+ Assist with graduation ceremonies twice per year

+ Develop and lead programming focused on advising

+ Provide proactive advising, interventions, and referrals as necessary

+ Assist with the Honors Augmentation Contract (HAC), various academic

+ Oversee Honors Education Abroad credit, and good standing/warning semester process, with appropriate follow up

+ Conduct intrusive college-wide advising and implements proactive retention activities designed to maximize scholar success with the Honors curriculum; Collaborates on advising activities with ACDC (Academic & Career Development Center), at Topper Orientation Programs (TOP) helping with pre-registration of incoming Honors freshmen and works with departmental, college, and university advisors to address Honors advising issues

+ Advise the MHC Peer Mentors and other student organizations

+ Collaborate with Office of Scholar Development, Office of Undergraduate Research, and Study Abroad Global Learning to educate scholars on opportunities and make appropriate referrals

+ Evaluate academic plans for "Honors in the Major" applicants and makes recommendations to the College admissions committee

+ Develop appropriate assessment tools related to retention metrics in areas of responsibilities

+ Support student programming and events as needed.

+ Other duties assigned by supervisory personnel.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success

+ Demonstrated evidence of a team-oriented, professional mindset with the experience and ability to be a creative problem-solver

+ Self starting attitude, ability to see what needs done and act accordingly

+ Ability to multi-task and show attention to detail in a fast-paced professional environment

+ Excellent organization skills

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Demonstrated outstanding computer technology capabilities (Banner, InfoView)

+ Demonstrated passion for student service and success

+ Familiarity with advising practices and working with gifted and high achieving students

+ Willingness to work periodic evenings and weekends

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

+ Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000

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 [email protected] 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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