Academic Advisor

The Exploratory Academic Advisor plays a crucial role in supporting students in their academic and career exploration journey. This position involves working closely with a population of students who have not declared an academic major or are in the process of exploring new or different academic pathways. The advisor assists students in identifying their interests, strengths, and goals, and provides guidance on courses, appropriate majors and career options.

Guided by the fundamental principle that all students have the potential to earn a degree, academic advisors at K-State build trusting relationships with students, helping them navigate degree requirements, make meaning of their college experience, and plan for post-graduation experiences. Advisors teach students skills for self-understanding and agency, adapt their approach to each student, and connect students to resources. Advisors support student success within the context of the mission of the university, college, and department.

The Pre-Professional and Exploratory Advising Center provides guidance and programming to encourage students to explore professional fields and prepare for a competitive application to professional programs such as law, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, dentistry, occupational therapy, nursing, veterinary medicine and more.

The Exploratory Studies program at K-State provides a proactive and reflective approach to exploring and deciding on academic majors and career paths.

This position is On-site. 5 days per week

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:

• Bachelor's degree
• 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:

• Master's degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, academic advising, or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years' experience in higher education, academic advising, student services, or career counseling.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of academic programs, university policies, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with career assessment tools and resources.
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, be detail oriented, and prioritize.
  • Proficient in using student success technologies and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of constituents.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong personal computer skills
  • Familiarity with student information systems and learning management systems.
  
  
  
  

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest detailing your experience as it applies to this position
• Resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Applications close on: July 26, 2026

$48,000.00 -- $52,000.00 annually