Academic Advisor II

University of Akron; Ohio; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron seeks an academic adviser to assist students in achieving educational goals through advisement and interpretation of university policies. You will liaise with multiple departments and provide services to traditional, non-traditional, transfer, and returning students.

Responsibilities include advising on academics, career and personal matters, maintaining student records, and coordinating departmental workshops.

Qualifications

• Requires effective advisement and support for diverse student populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in an educational or agency environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement to students on academic, career, and personal matters.
• Engage with students to monitor progress and assist readmission/transfer processes.
• Serve as a liaison between students and campus departments.
• Maintain accurate student records using computer systems to generate reports.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary:

Assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of University policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison to other departments on campus and provides special services to traditional, non-traditional, post-baccalaureate, transfer, new and returning students.

Essential Functions:

30% Provide advisement to students regarding academic, career, and personal matters.

20% Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor academic progress and eligibility of readmission, conditional, or transfer students. Facilitate the application process for students and perform related administrative duties.

20% Act as a liaison between students and various academic and non-academic departments. Refer students to appropriate services and departments when necessary.

10% Maintain accurate student records while using computers to generate reports and communicate with students.

10% Conduct academic workshops for students and coordinates professional development seminars for advisers.

10% Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments. Update written material provided by departments and colleges for students.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Requires a relevant Master's Degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience:

Experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment required. Organizational, computer and excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in academic advising and counseling in post-secondary/higher education.

Leadership:

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $43,888.00.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will beginon November 5, 2026, and will remain open until filled.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.