Academic Advisor

The College of Arts & Sciences 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 in the college. We seek a dedicated student-centered individual to help prepare students for success by connecting them with educational experiences tailored to their specific goals and needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a sincere desire to assist students with appropriate course selection and development of academic and career goals while supporting student development in self-understanding and agency. It is expected that advisors will possess extensive knowledge about the university academic programs, policies, procedures and student support services. Organizational and communication skills, timeliness, cooperation and collaboration in a team environment are essential. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The College of Arts & Sciences is home to 20 departments that span the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and natural and quantitative sciences. An arts and sciences education prepare students for a lifetime of career success, professional responsibility, and personal fulfillment while enriching society. The college teaches critical thinking, promotes understanding of how the world works, and provides opportunities to imagine a better future. Learn more at:https://artsci.k-state.edu/

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.

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:

• 3-6 years' advising related experience
• Master's degree in relevant field
• Knowledge of NACADA Core Competencies and best practices in academic advising
• Understanding and knowledge of the mission of the College of Arts & Sciences, its programs and the programs offered at Kansas State University
• Familiarity or experience with first-year students
• Experience with student success tools such as SSC Navigate, familiarity with Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong commitment to student success
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

1. CV or Resume
2. Cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and interest in the position
3. Contact information for three professional references

Applications close on: April 13, 2026

$50,000-$54,000 / annually