Academic Advisor, School of Teacher Education

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY • 20h ago

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Dec 8 2025 Job Description:

The School of Teacher Education within the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisor. The successful candidate will serve as the initial advising point of contact for undergraduate students and be responsible for the following:

Conduct student advising primarily through regular and consistent in-person and face-to-face advising sessions as required to support student success through individual and group sessions. Some virtual advising sessions may be utilized to support non-traditional students.

Develop programs of study for students and support their completion through the teacher education program to promote student success, retention, and degree completion.

Advise and train faculty for effective student advising and best practices, including communication of the current and new processes and policies affecting student advising.

Collaborate with program area faculty and engage in effective marketing and recruitment initiatives, student success activities, and other special projects as needed.

Attend program and department meetings as needed.

This position is fully in-person/on-campus without the option for remote work as face-to-face advising is required. It is housed on the main campus of Western Kentucky University and requires daily office hours on campus for full-time employment.

Occasional weekend and night activities are required. Must be available for limited travel. Other duties may be assigned for special projects or other department needs.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organization and attention to detail

Ability to effectively use technology, including academic advising software and database systems

Availability for limited travel, evening, and weekend work

Ability to work independently and manage a large advising load in a fast-paced office environment

Additional Information:

Salary: $36,000

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 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

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