Academic Advisor

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is seeking an Academic Advisor to join their team. This position is responsible for advising approximately 240 undergraduate students seeking health science degrees in HHS. The Academic Advisor will advise students on their academic plans, progress, and academic goals to assist them in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Success.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain relationships with program faculty and staff to understand college expectations and maintain current knowledge of HHS degree programs, curriculum changes, and requirements
• Develop a student success and retention tracking system for all advisees
• Assist advising leadership with projects and collaborate with colleagues on initiatives to support student degree progress
• Meet with prospective students and families
• Represent programs at recruitment events in conjunction with campus events
• Collaborate with HHS recruiters on working with high schools and community colleges to raise program awareness
• Monitor academic progress of student caseload and proactively support student success through reenrollment campaigns, retention initiatives, and graduation checks
• Utilize SSC-Navigate to manage caseload and communicate with students, record advising notes, and oversee minor completion approval at the time of graduation
• Advise new students during orientation and enrollment throughout the summer
• Support student engagement at program events
• Support and advise the undergraduate curriculum committee and participate in HHS and university committees on recruitment and retention efforts
• Support students in a range of areas, including but not limited to: SAP appeals, completion grants, veteran certification forms, and requests for exceptions
• Distribute job, internship, and networking opportunities to students

The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/.

This position is on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of relevant experience

Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the foundational knowledge in educational theory, student development, and institutional policy interpretation essential to effective academic advising. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or certificate in academic advising or a closely related field
• Familiarity with Kansas State University
• Experience in higher education advising
• Possess extensive knowledge of university academic programs, policies, procedures, and student support services
• Demonstrated competence in online advising and enrollment systems
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to meet deadlines, be detail-oriented, and prioritize tasks
• Adherence to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards
• Strong computer skills

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Jenn Cook, at jennmac14@ksu.edu with the subject line: Academic Advisor Search.

Applications close on: August 3, 2026

$48,000 - $60,000 annual