Academic Advisor

Central Ohio Technical College

Posting Number: PA700573P

Classification Title: Advisor

Classification Code: 0001

Working Title: Academic Advisor

Position Type: Staff

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable

Hiring Range: $20.05/hr -$25.05 (FY26)

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Position Status: Regular

Department: Gateway-Advising

Posting Date: 09/05/2025

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and two (2) years professional experience in counseling, advising, or a related field. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience using a personal computer, office software such as MS Office and electronic mail.
• Requires a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Requires a successful completion of a background check.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• To work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment, often without direct supervision or immediate and/or onsite access to colleagues.
• Interpret degree program requirements and assist students in the achievement of the requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of the curriculum, College requirements and regulations, course sequences and degree requirements.
• Experience using an enterprise-wide integrated student information systems such as Colleague.

Summary of Duties: The academic advisor advises students through a Guided Pathways lens on education and career goals, academic planning, course selection, academic standards, educational strategies, transfer information, and other areas as needed. The advisor participates in planning and delivery of academic advising services that promote comprehensive educational opportunities for students focused on successful completion of their degree or certificate. Advisors develop and maintain strategies to re-engage non-completers through targeted outreach and engagement strategies. They are responsible for specific knowledge of academic program requirements and policies as they apply to all students. They will develop and maintain working relationships with other key areas within the college, such as Faculty, the Student Success Center, Academic Affairs, Student Financial Services, and Student Life.

This position works independently at the Pataskala Campus.

Location: Pataskala

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Closing Date: 09/19/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please visit: https://jobs.cotc.edu/postings/5702