Academic Advisor II — Student Success

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

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.