Academic Advisor 2

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus seeks an Academic Advisor 2 within the Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. You will guide students through degree requirements, policy navigation, and campus resources to help them stay on track.

You may assist in student orientation, teach survey courses, and identify collaborations to resolve student cases while consistently directing students to the right resources.

Qualifications

• Masters degree plus 2 years of relevant advising experience.
• Ability to articulate course content, programs, and policies.
• Demonstrates advanced communication and relational skills.
• Understands FERPA guidelines and engages stakeholders appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement proactive strategies to support student success.
• Advise on university policy, degree requirements, and related academic matters.
• Assist in orientation and may teach survey courses as instructor of record.
• Refer students to appropriate resources and collaborations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

FERPA knowledge

Academic advising

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SIS knowledge

Job description

Job Title:

Academic Advisor 2

Department:

Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Fosters student success by identifying and implementing proactive strategies that help students stay on track to fulfill their educational goals. Advises students on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters. Assists in student orientation and teaches student survey course. Identifies new resources and collaborations for resolving student cases. Consistently directs students to appropriate resources. May serve as the instructor of record for university survey classes (MA required).

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree. 2 years of relevant experience required. Able to readily articulate specific information on course content, programs, and policies, including specialty areas. Effectively builds relationships with students and possesses adaptive relational skills. Demonstrates advanced communication skills; able to provide detail and depth to information conveyed. Demonstrates and applies historical knowledge of the academic advising profession, including GE, enrollment plans, changing demographics, etc. Ability to apply theory to advising practice. Understands and follows FERPA guidelines and engages in discussions with stakeholders. Ability to tailor advising interactions to accommodate or incorporate student’s personal/cultural identity. Discusses relevance of program to student’s goals. Ability to assess a student’s potential for success in a field of study and make appropriate referrals.

Desired Qualifications

1-2 years’ experience in academic advising. Knowledge of Title IX, Student, and University requirements and policies. Able to perform basic and advanced transactions in SIS and knowledgeable on uncommon SIS transactions (enrollment transaction inquiry, residency, admissions data, etc.). Broad knowledge of course offerings, including thorough knowledge of General Education requirements (and any programmatic preferences for meeting requirements), major courses, and course sequencing. Understands demographics and changing trends of their specific student population. Basic knowledge of student career development, especially in related fields; able to refer to appropriate engagement resources.

Additional Information:

Required: Resume

Hiring Range: $44,900 - $58,250

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Scott Laboratory (0148)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.