Academic Advisor
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.
Supports the advising policies and initiatives of the University
Advises students for majors within one of WKU's five academic colleges
Works with students, faculty, staff across the campus community to improve advising practices for 1st and 2nd year students
Assists in planning of advising activities for Topper Orientation Program (TOP)
Participates in the pre-registration program for incoming freshmen
Advises students based on 5th Week Check-In assessment
Provides proactive advising, interventions, and referrals as necessary
Works with Career Coaches to help students create an academic/career plan that ensures student success
Maintains advising records and databases
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience providing academic assistance at the collegiate level
Additional Information:
Hourly Rate: $16.07
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form . Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website .
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/
For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu .