Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Advise students (current and transfer) for majors within the Gordon Ford College of Business
• Supports the advising policies and initiatives of the University and GFCB
• Works with students, faculty, staff within the Gordon Ford College of Business and across campus as needed
• Assists in advising for Topper Orientation Program (T.O.P.)
• Advise students based on 5th week check-in assessment
• Provides proactive advising, interventions, and referrals as necessary
• Works with Career Coaches to help students create an academic/ career plan that ensures student success
• Maintains advising records and databases
• Meets with prospective students and families
• Attend and participate in other GFCB events as needed

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience providing academic assistance at the collegiate level

Salary: $36,000

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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.

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