Academic Advisor

Kansas State University

About This Role

The Carl R.
Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University seeks to hire multiple student-centered academic advisors to support student success,
course selection, and academic/career goals for one or more departments within the college. These positions will advise engineering students
concerning their academic plans, degree progress, and goals to assist them in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation
requirements, and potentially assist departmental recruiting efforts by interacting with prospective students. Additionally, academic
advisors assist with the interpretation of academic policies, procedures and support services, and must maintain strict confidentiality.
Successful candidates will collaborate with faculty, staff, and a team of advisors who provide academic advising for all College of
Engineering students. Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported by the college to ensure continuous growth in the
role.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide academic advising from recruitment to graduation, helping students plan and
  navigate degree requirements, course selection and academic policies.
• Provide clear academic guidance to students.
• Assist
  students in developing academic plans, advising students on course sequencing, enrollment and degree completion, while explaining program
  requirements.
• Communicate important academic deadlines, expectations and university policies to students.
• Assist students
  with special circumstances such as full withdrawals, late drop appeals, and program changes.
• Maintain accurate student advising
  records.
• Act as an advocate for students.
• Perform duties as needed, including but not limited to collaboration with the
  engineering advising team, faculty, academic departments, and other student services offices to enhance students’ academic success and
  retention.
• Assist students with transfer credit, working with academic programs staff to ensure that transfer work is evaluated and
  applies appropriately to their degree program.
• Assist students facing academic or personal challenges by connecting them with
  appropriate campus and community resources.
• Participate in professional development activities, to stay current on advising
  practices, enhance student support strategies, and contribute to the advising program’s overall effectiveness and the college’s
  mission.

About Us

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is dedicated to driving innovation and
preparing the next generation of technological leaders. With 15 undergraduate, 11 master’s and 8 doctoral degree programs, the college is
meeting growing demand for skilled professionals and advancing knowledge to benefit society. As a premier institution, our mission is to
educate and empower students to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving world. Learn more at https://engg.k-state.edu/.

Worksite Description

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.
What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 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:

• Three to five years of previous experience
  in collegiate academic advising or a related field such as student services, counseling, or higher education administration.
• Master’s degree in College Student Development, Engineering, Academic Advising, STEM Education, or a related field.
• Strong
  interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
  setting.
• Experience with student information systems such as Oracle-People Soft KSIS and DARS, SSC-Navigate (Student Success
  Collaborative) or comparable systems.
• Demonstrated competence in both in-person and online advising and enrollment systems.
• Adherence to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines, be detail-oriented and prioritize
  tasks.
• Adaptability to changes in policies, procedures, and advising processes.
• Experience working with at risk and/or
  first-generation college students.
• Committed to fostering a student-centered environment.

Sponsorship
eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications
  for this position
• Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: August 3, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$48,000 – $54,000

To
apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/academic-advisor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-3c89a666-b537-422a-8d41-
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