What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor, Liberal Arts & Sciences position at Wichita State University and Careers?
Department: LAS Advising Center
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Range begins at $20.48 and can be adjusted based on experience
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Job Story
Are you passionate about guiding students through their academic journey and helping them succeed? If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment and are excited about providing the tools and resources to help students achieve their goals, this is the role for you.
Job Summary
Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality. Provides administrative support for department programs and services.
Essential Functions
Provides students with information on how to complete their college degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services and resources when needed. Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to all academic policies and procedures. Assists in the development of and participates in recruitment and retention activities related to the student population such as monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other assistance. May maintain confidential student records and personal information. Conducts credit and/or non-credit bearing seminars, classes, workshops or orientation sessions for students on academic, career and personal success strategies and other group activities.
Job Duties
You’ll work closely with College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, providing holistic support that goes beyond course selection. You’ll be:
- Collaborative: Partnering with faculty members to align academic advising with degree programs and creative industry standards.
- Resourceful: Connecting students to campus resources that support academic success, mental health, and career readiness.
- Guiding Careers: Helping students identify degree paths that fit their unique skills, passions, and long-term career goals.
- Hands-On: Assisting with everything from building personalized four-year plans and graduation checkouts to communication and outreach strategies.
- Student-Focused: Being available to students when they need guidance, encouraging them to seek help, and referring them to the right resources or people when needed.
- Structured & Proactive: Managing your caseload with exceptional organization, anticipating student needs, and taking initiative on projects.
Required Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in related field
- Two (2) years of experience in academic advising or related field
One (1) year of experience in business, finance, project management or related field
Required License/Certifications/Training:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with all LAS undergraduate programs in order to recruit new students and advise current students through graduation.
- Knowledge in the use of Degree Works degree audit, Banner, Navigate, Perceptive Content and other platforms and applications. required for day-to-day advising.
- Familiarity with WSU student resources.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching at a post-secondary level
Additional Information:
Review of applications will begin in mid-January and we anticipate that interviews will take place in February of 2026.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
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