"Academic Advisor"

Job Details

Job Title: Academic Advisor

Department: Academic Advising FSB Group 1

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salary

Position Salary Minimum: $44,000

Position Salary Maximum: $46,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Screening Date: 2026-03-11

Job Description Summary: Academic Advisor responsible for advising undergraduate business students.

Job Description

Essential Duties:
Individual will 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 new advising initiatives, meeting with prospective students, supporting admission events, supporting study abroad programs, 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 Assistant Dean and/or Associate/Assistant Directors of Advising.

Minimum Qualification:

Required: Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of work experience in a relevant field or Master’s Degree earned by start date.

Consideration may be given to candidates with: Experience working with Business majors; work experience in a university or college setting; a master’s degree; experience working with various students; understanding the purpose of a liberal arts education; and excellent communication skills. Experience with tools such as: Banner, uAchieve (degree audits), Student Success Collaborative (Navigate 360), WorkDay, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Transferology.Com.

Additional Position Information: After a six-month probationary period and positive evaluation, this position is eligible for remote work (up to 40% of the time or two days a week), as the job permits. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Required Application Documents: Resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions: Inquiries may be directed to Marcia Smith at smithmb7@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.