Academic Advisor II — Student Success (Tuition Remission)

100 The University of Akron; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Flexible Work Arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking an academic adviser to assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of university policies and procedures. You will serve as a liaison to other campus departments and provide special services to diverse student groups.

Responsibilities include advisement on academics, monitoring progress, coordinating applications for readmission or transfer, and leading academic workshops.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant Master's Degree.
• Experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in academic advising and counseling in post-secondary/higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement to students regarding academic, career, and personal matters.
• Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor academic progress and eligibility of readmission, conditional, or transfer students; facilitate the application process and perform related duties.
• Act as a liaison between students and various academic and non-academic departments; refer to appropriate services when necessary.
• Maintain accurate student records and generate reports using computers.
• Conduct academic workshops for students and coordinate professional development seminars for advisers.
• Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments and update written material for students.

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Akron is seeking an academic adviser to assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of university policies and procedures. You will serve as a liaison to other campus departments and provide special services to diverse student groups.

Responsibilities include advisement on academics, monitoring progress, coordinating applications for readmission or transfer, and leading academic workshops.