Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago
Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate School Advising
Gambier, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expKenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate School Advising. This role provides advising to current students and alumni on graduate school exploration, applications, and decision-making, and leads the graduate school support strategy while serving as a liaison among graduate programs, students, and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advisor for all graduate school and professional school pathways (except pre-health) for current students and alumni
Provide individualized advising to students and alumni on graduate school exploration and the application process, including personal statements, CVs/résumés, program fit, timelines, interviews, and standardized test prep strategies
Utilize technology tools such as Handshake to manage student appointments, events, and maintain case notes
Lead graduate school advising strategy by staying current on trends, policy changes, and best practices in graduate school admissions
Develop and deliver graduate school programming, including information sessions, workshops, and alumni panels
Manage implementation of graduate school partnership and articulation agreements, including 3–2 programs; coordinate campus visits and related logistics
Identify and support pre-professional faculty advisors who mentor students on specific professional pathways such as architecture, business/management, engineering, law, library and information science, ministry and teaching
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, athletics, student organizations, and campus offices to support graduate school preparation
Develop and sustain external relationships with graduate schools to enhance visibility, facilitate information sharing, and advocate for institutional applicants
Track outcomes and maintain accurate advising records, including graduate school applications, enrollments, and acceptances, and contribute to First Destination reporting
Serve on the Fulbright selection committee in partnership with the Director of Fellowships
Serve as a liaison to academic departments and athletic programs for the Career Development Office
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field required
Strong public speaking, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Proven track record in student advising, career coaching, or related higher education experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across constituencies
Benefits
Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon
Children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges
Health, dental and vision insurance
TIAA retirement
Provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners
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