Academic Advisor | University of Kansas - Military Veterans

Jayhawk Academic Advising (JAA) is a unit within Academic Success, a division of Academic Affairs. JAA provides comprehensive academic advising services for prospective, new and currently enrolled students, and serves graduate programs across the University. JAA is staffed by professional advisors, support staff, and graduate assistants. JAA maintains a highly student-centered focus and demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement and resilience for a dynamic and changing work environment. An Academic Advisor provides holistic and proactive academic advising to support a caseload of students. Advisors will provide comprehensive student support and guidance throughout the information-gathering, application, and enrollment. Advisors are called upon to help serve students and address their complex academic needs, use retention student resource methods and ensure they navigate their graduate studies effectively. Advisors may be called upon to help cover advising caseloads in times of transition. The person in this position is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with Board of Regents and University policies regarding daily job-related activities applicable to the position. This position reports to Graduate Academic Advising Program Director. Work Schedule: This is a remote work position for the unit. Hybrid work arrangements are available upon request. The work schedule for this position will coincide with department needs and traffic. Office hours vary based on the training season, and staffing needs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required with reasonable advanced notice.