Academic Advisor 2

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus is seeking an Academic Advisor 2 within the Engineering department (Mechanical and Aerospace). You will foster student success, advise on policy and degree requirements, and may teach survey courses while connecting students with resources.

Responsibilities include identifying resources, applying advising theory to practice, and collaborating with stakeholders to support diverse student needs. Background checks and standard onboarding apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to articulate course content, programs and policies clearly.
• Build relationships with students and engage stakeholders.
• Strong communication with depth and accuracy.
• Understanding of GE, enrollment plans and demographics.
• Apply theory to advising practice.
• Follow FERPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify proactive strategies to support student success.
• Advise on university policies and degree requirements.
• Assist in orientation and may teach survey course.
• Identify resources and collaborations for student cases.
• Direct students to appropriate resources and referrals.
• May serve as instructor of record for university survey classes.

Skills

2+ years experience

Relationship building

Advanced communication

FERPA knowledge

Advising practice theory

Student policy knowledge

Explain course content

Cultural sensitivity

Program and degree requirements

Student referrals

Education

Master's Degree

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.

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

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

Ohio State benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.

Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.