Academic Advisor II

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

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking a dedicated academic advisor to assist students in achieving their educational goals. You will provide advisement, support, and interpretations of university policies, serving as a liaison to other departments on campus.

This role emphasizes helping students navigate the application process, monitor progress, and participate in workshops and committees. A relevant Master’s degree and strong written and verbal communication are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant Master's Degree.
• Experience working with students in educational settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement to students regarding academic, career, and personal matters.
• Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor progress and readmission eligibility.
• Act as a liaison between students and academic/non-academic departments.
• Maintain accurate student records and generate reports.
• Conduct academic workshops and coordinate professional development seminars for advisers.
• Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments.

Skills

Advisement

Student counseling

Interpersonal communication

Data reporting

Workshop coordination

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Student Information System

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.

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.

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $43,888.00.

Human Resources Contact

Cindy Harm

Email: [e-mail]

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 all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.