Job Summary/Basic Functions

Eastern Kentucky University's College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics invites candidates to apply for the position of Professional Academic Advisor for the Richmond, KY campus.

This full-time staff position within the office of the Associate Dean is critical to the College of STEM to provide essential support to first-year students majoring in (but not limited to) Biology, Biomedical Sciences, and Wildlife Management. The advisor is responsible for creating course schedules for all incoming freshmen in these majors and meeting with students during summer orientation to ensure accurate placement and early engagement.

In addition, the advisor regularly reviews academic performance data and implements targeted interventions to address student challenges. A large proportion of students in these programs pursue pre-professional tracks (including pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, and pre-physician assistant), requiring specialized guidance in prerequisite sequencing, graduate/professional school preparation, and co-curricular involvement to enhance competitiveness for advanced study. The position also plays a key role in graduation clearance.

The successful candidate will work closely with other advisors to assist and track curricular processes and changes across multitudes of programs and disciplines. They will utilize university platform resources such as DegreeWorks, Advising 360, Banner, and Slate to process information and keep timely and accurate records. Interaction with students through meetings, phone or email is a vital component of their responsibilities.

Applicants should hold a minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of appointment; Master’s preferred. One or more years of experience working with students in an advisory capacity is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Applicants should hold a minimum of an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of appointment; Master’s preferred.

Experience: One or more years of experience working with students in an advisory capacity is required.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Serve as Primary Academic Advisor for Assigned freshmen and sophomore students for the purpose of assisting them in establishing an academic plan and positive and effective strategies that will enable student retention and success. - (Essential)
• 15% - Review degree audits of students who have applied for graduation (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) to ensure they are on track and to resolve any issues that would prevent their timely completion of their degree program. - (Essential)
• 15% - Collaborate with other professional advisors and Associate Dean to learn curriculum of relevant departments and assist and track curricular processes and changes. - (Essential)
• 10% - Collaborate with college advisors to support advising efforts for in-person and online programs operating within the college. - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)