Academic Advisor - Online Division

Academic Advisor – Online Division

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for quality and academic excellence, invites applications for a part-time Academic Advisor to support our online student body.  This position will be part-time on-site with the potential to become hybrid.

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor will provide leadership and daily management of Kentucky Wesleyan College Online students. Among other duties, the advisor oversees academic advising and evaluates and recommends innovative concepts, technologies, and programs, while ensuring quality and consistency of academic advising across campus. This position will work closely with the Director of Online Learning to ensure timely communication with faculty and partner with faculty to address programmatic concerns.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic advising to students enrolled in online programs, helping them navigate course selection, degree requirements, and academic policies.
• Guide students through academic challenges, providing resources and strategies for time management, study skills, and maintaining academic performance.
• Monitor student academic progress and proactively reach out to students who may be struggling or at risk of not meeting program requirements. Follow up with students to track their success and provide continuous support.
• Co-monitor the Early Alert system, manage referrals, seek resolutions, and close out alerts in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the office, set goals and outcomes, perform yearly assessments, provide regular reports, and employ strategies for improvement.
• Actively engage in retention efforts by building strong relationships with students, offering resources for success, and encouraging continued enrollment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions, academic plans, and progress in the advising system.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Online Learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to higher education affairs, i.e. Student Affairs, College Personnel, Counseling, etc.
• Previous experience in post-secondary student advising or student success.
• This is an on-site position with the possibly of going hybrid. Candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional workspace.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate students in different time zones.
• Commitment to promoting student success and encouraging outcomes-directed solutions.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports in a timely manner. 
• Knowledge of trends, practices, and issues relevant to student success.

As a part time position, the expected scheduled hours will be 25-29 hours per week (3PM-7PM or 2PM-7PM CST each weekday).  The position description provides an overview of the level of work to be performed by an employee in this position and does not constitute a contract of employment.  This is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the right to change the description at any time.  

Application Process

To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references, along with your salary expectations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check.  The College is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and remains committed to attracting qualified candidates looking to be part of a growing and successful higher educational organization.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South.  The Princeton Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.  Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree.  The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees. 

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides our community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.