Job Title:

Senior Advisor II

Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio

Salary:

 $60,602 - $65,526.27

Basic Function:

To support student success by providing guidance on academic planning, degree requirements, and university resources, while fostering student development and retention. Supervise and train professional advisors. Reports to Director, University Advising. 

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree and five years of experience in academic advising or closely related field. 

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Desktop software * 

Skill In:

Organization, problem solving, and decision-making *

Written and interpersonal communication with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the university (faculty, staff, and students/families) *

Training and mentoring *

Ability To:

Maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.   

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.