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.