"Academic Advisor"

Job Description Summary

Conduct individual and group advising that includes academic planning, connecting students with appropriate university resources, and communicating relevant information; review semester grades and initiate outreach for academically at-risk students; teach first-year experience or transition course(s).

Job Description

Conduct individual and group advising that includes academic planning, connecting students with appropriate university resources, and communicating relevant information; review semester grades and initiate outreach for academically at-risk students; teach first-year experience or transition course(s). Additional duties include (but are not limited to): working with new student and transfer orientation; supporting advising and retention initiatives; meeting with continuing, returning, and CCP (post-secondary) students; supporting campus events; acting as a resource for faculty and other professional advisors; and serving on committees/working groups. Position affords opportunities for additional project-based contributions and cross-training development. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant field. Consideration may be given to candidates with: Experience in a university or college setting; A master’s in academic advising, higher education administration, college student personnel, psychological counseling, and student affairs; Experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including underrepresented minorities, international, and first-generation students; Understanding the purpose of a liberal arts education and excellent communication skills; Understanding higher education retention, advising, and student development theory, and/or experience working with student success initiatives; Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, problem-solving, and technological skills; Must be able to work collaboratively on a team; Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively to provide student retention outreach; Experience with university software tools such as Banner, uAchieve (degree audits), Student Success Collaborative (Navigate 360), WorkDay, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Transferology.Com.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume

Special Instructions

Inquiries may be directed to Emily Wilking at wilkinec@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.