Academic Advisor I

The University of Toledo; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking an Academic Advisor I to guide undergraduate students across assigned programs. You will deliver quality advising, support course planning, and assist with interviews, essays, and GPA assessments, ensuring smooth progression toward graduation.

As a frontline advisor, you will manage records, run reports, and collaborate with faculty to resolve academic issues while maintaining high ethical standards and excellent student service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; some academic advising experience expected.
• Experience in a university environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to create and analyze reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advisor to academic programs assigned to them.
• Provide quality student service and academic advising for enrolled students.
• Assist with advising, career planning, mock interviews, and test prep options.
• Assist with application essays, letters of recommendation, GPA assessments, and plans of study.
• Review student records, plan curriculums, and support progression and graduation.
• Help with course registration, transcript reviews, and addressing academic issues.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Data/reporting

Student advocacy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Higher education advising experience

Tools

Banner

Job description

Title: Academic Advisor I

Department Org: Academic Success & Engagement -102840

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

Posted Salary: Salary commensurable based onexperience

Job Description:

This entry level role serves as the primary advisor to all academicprograms assigned to them. They are to provide quality studentcustomer service and academic advising for all enrolled students. Services provided can include but not limited to: Advising, careerplanning, mock interviews, test prep options, application essays, letters of recommendation, GPA assessments, plans of study, studentrecord reviews, curriculum & program planning, progression& graduation, course registration, reviewing of transcripts, faculty resolution of academic problems/concerns, participation inorientation events and other student activities as needed. Workswith minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments and confers with leader on unusual matters. Follow instructions and procedures and may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree is required.
• • Some experience in academic advising is required.
• • Previous experience in working in a university environment is required.
• • Knowledge, skills, and competencies required for this job include:
• o Good written and verbal communication required.
• o Critical thinking for creation of logic relative to system programming
• o Effective Decision-making and critical thinking skills required.
• o Must be meticulous and have ability to keep organized and accurate records.
• o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• o Demonstrated computer skills required including desktop publishing and the ability to create, analyze, and use report derived from databases.
• o Understanding of curriculum process.
• o Must possess the ability to advocate for the student while maintaining integrity of academic programs.
• o High ethical standards and fairness required.
• o Ability to work in high pressure situations and multitask priorities required.
• o Work is generally supervised by leader with detailed instructions and procedures provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Master’s degree preferred.
• o Degree in Advising, Counseling, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs in higher education is preferred.
• • Ability to understand, navigate, and run reports in BANNER or other student records systems required; previous experience with these is strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the U Toledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time