Department College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Job Posting Title Professional Academic Advisor, College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Job Description The Professional Academic Advisor provides comprehensive, student-centered academic advising that promotes student success, retention, persistence, and timely degree completion. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the advisor supports students in navigating academic requirements, educational planning, university policies, and available resources. The advisor employs a holistic and developmental advising approach while utilizing student success technologies and data-informed practices to enhance student outcomes. Enhancement for University Alignment The Professional Academic Advisor utilizes a holistic, developmental, and student-centered approach to advising that empowers students to make informed decisions, achieve their educational goals, and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning and career success. Appointment: Full-Time, 12-Month Position Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or four years of experience in lieu of degree. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or six years of experience in lieu of degree. Experience in academic advising, student affairs, higher education, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of best practices in holistic and developmental academic advising. Understanding of student development theory and student success principles. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to actively listen and respond effectively to student needs. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a collaborative team member. Proficiency in using student information systems, advising technologies, and data to support student success initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Academic Advising and Student Success Provide academic advising through multiple delivery methods, including in-person, virtual, phone, and electronic communication. Assist students in developing academic plans that support degree completion and career goals. Support student persistence and timely graduation through advising, advocacy, intervention, and data-informed decision-making. Monitor student academic progress using reports, alerts, and other student success tools. Conduct proactive outreach to students regarding academic standing, registration, retention initiatives, and university resources. Promote student engagement and involvement in academic and co-curricular opportunities. Assist students with major exploration, academic planning, and navigation of university processes. Student Support and Advocacy Identify student needs and connect students with appropriate campus resources and support services. Advocate for student success while maintaining professional boundaries and institutional standards. Assist with academic reinstatement and other student success initiatives as appropriate. Interpret and communicate university, college, and Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) policies, procedures, and academic regulations. Collaboration and Campus Engagement Advise students across the disciplines and demographic populations represented within the College and University. Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and campus partners to support student success initiatives. Provide guidance to faculty and administrators regarding curriculum requirements, degree progression, scheduling, and time-to-completion considerations. Participate actively in new student orientation programs, retention initiatives, recruitment activities, and college events. Contribute to a positive and student-focused advising culture within the College. Records, Reporting, and Professional Development Utilize student success and academic information systems to maintain accurate advising records and documentation. Prepare and maintain reports related to advising outcomes, student progress, and retention efforts. Maintain current knowledge of university curricula, degree requirements, policies, and procedures. Participate in professional development opportunities and remain informed of emerging trends and best practices in academic advising. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of the College and University. Salary and Benefits: Bachelor’s degree - $36,000 per year (12-month contract). Master’s degree or higher - $39,000 per year (12-month contract). To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits. Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of a criminal background check. Priority Deadline: November 23, 2026. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a current resume. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Dr. Tamara Lynn [email protected] Community of Hays FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home. Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment. Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check. Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you. Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School-a teacher's college. Our hometown, Hays, Kansas, is located on the high plains of north-central Kansas. The original home of the institution was on the grounds of Fort Hays, a Nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost. The state of Kansas initially intended the university's academic programs to focus on agriculture, but it opened in as a "normal" or teacher's college. Our mission is to develop the engaged global citizen-leaders our world needs. FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative, and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Total enrollment at FHSU exceeds 14,000 students who pursue their educational goals on-campus, online, and at our two international partnership campuses in China. Employers tell us the combination of challenging academic programs, close faculty/student relationships, and the abundance of experiential learning opportunities our students enjoy while at FHSU set our students apart in competitive job markets worldwide. More than 95% of FHSU students secure jobs or higher education opportunities after they graduate. And FHSU consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the American Midwest. A pioneer in distance education, we began delivering correspondence courses to teachers in rural Kansas early in the 20th Century. Today, FHSU Online delivers more than 200 flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs. Over the years, FHSU Online received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others. The university has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many traveling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university, and other national and world-caliber performances. The university supports one of the most extensive and successful intercollegiate sports programs of any comparably sized college or university in America, boasting numerous All-American athletes and eight national championships. Nearly 400 athletes compete annually in eight men's and eight women's sports. FHSU is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which comprises 14 schools from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Click here to go back to the Job Listings. Visit the Fort Hays State University homepage at www.fhsu.edu.

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