Success Advisor - College of Business (Up to 2 positions)
Department Summary
Ohio University College of Business, invites applications for up to two full-time Success Advisors in Business Academic Advising and Career Success (BAACS). The positions are based on campus in beautiful Athens, Ohio and are expected to begin as early as July 2026.
The Success Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic, career, and related support to College of Business students as they progress through their academic program(s). The Success Advisor provides a supportive environment of educational and career needs by ensuring students follow their approved course of study by building relationships with students while also guiding their career interests and reviewing pathways to graduation. The Success Advisor will engage students in planning for post-graduate success by bridging the gap between developing educational programs and events and maintaining key liaison relationships with university stakeholders.
- Provide academic advising, and experiential learning support towards post-graduate success.
- Deliver comprehensive advising support to College of Business students through degree completion, including academic intervention for struggling students.
- Apply student development philosophy (appreciative advising) to provide comprehensive academic advising and career information to students regarding degree program planning, career exploration and decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.
- Review student progress and track students through the use of graduation plans and other academic support services
- Develop student graduation plans and provide semesterly touchpoints for students.
- Leverage alumni and other relationships to optimize opportunities for student success.
- Collaborate across the institution with various support offices, and colleges to provide excellent service and resources for students.
- Participate in the development of retention strategies to assist students in completing their goal.
- Regularly collaborate with other college staff as needed to support student success.
- Assist in organizing periodic signature events and programs for students, faculty and staff.
- Maintain accurate notes and review audit reports for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals for experiential learning opportunities.
Specific College Needs:
Success Advisors may assist with recruiting and orienting students to Ohio University. This can include advising students through Bobcat Student Orientation prior to each semester, teaching learning community seminars, recommending learning community curricula, and representing the college at recruiting events and the Major's Fair. The specific requirements for each position depend on the needs of the college.
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