Academic Advisor / Sr. Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs, Carl H. Lindner College of Business

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

6 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business seeks an Academic Advisor/Sr. Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Programs.

The role includes advising students on educational and career goals, with potential leadership for a student program. A hybrid schedule is available (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) for residents near OH/IN/KY after training. Responsibilities include teaching first-year courses, proactive student advising, and data-informed planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0–1 year academic advising experience for undergraduate advisor.
• 3 years academic advising and/or student success experience for senior advisor.
• Master’s degree considered for additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more first‑year college courses each academic year.
• Provide academic advising to facilitate degree completion and goal alignment.
• Manage a caseload with proactive outreach and quality student support.
• Maintain advising and enrollment records and coordinate degree requirements with faculty.
• Utilize advising technologies for outreach and equity in student success.
• Participate in professional development and team collaboration within UC advising community.

Skills

Academic advising

Student success

Course advising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (considered)

Job description

Job Title

Academic Advisor / Sr. Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs, Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Posting Start Date

8/21/26

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

The Undergraduate Programs Office is searching for an Academic Advisor/Sr. Academic Advisor. Final title and compensation will be based on qualifications of applicant. In this role you will advise current and prospective students about how to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals. For a Sr. Academic Advisor role, candidates may be responsible for providing leadership for one or more student programs or services within a unit. This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Will teach one or more first-year college-level courses each academic year.
• Provide academic advising to facilitate students’ successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.
• Serve as advisor for a designated caseload of students through proactive outreach, support, and education. Develop a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students. Ensure accurate advice and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience.
• Monitor student progress and develop graduation plans in partnership with individual students. Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities, and guidelines for academic programs.
• Evaluate student information and utilize data to facilitate enrollment and registration. Maintain advising and enrollment records. In partnership with faculty, assess advanced standing credit, substitute courses to meet graduation requirements, and create degree audit exceptions. Facilitate and/or complete degree certification.
• Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
• Support students through educational transition processes (ex. orientation, exploration, transfer, transition, and graduation.)
• Recommend actions related to academic alert, probation, suspension and dismissal of students. Identify opportunities for high-performing student engagement and goal attainment.
• Utilize current advising and student success technologies for outreach to students.
• Support student needs with sound equity and inclusion practices for student success.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising practices, policies, technologies, and student success needs at the university and in higher education.
• Function as a member of an advising or student success team to ensure the proper workflow and outcomes of the unit. Collaborate with UC advising community colleagues to advance quality advising practice.
• Attend related meetings and functions.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Sr. Academic Advisor

• May lead a programmatic area of oversight and planning for a student success program or function within a unit. Conceptualize, develop, implement, and evaluate the program.
• Train new academic advisors and other unit staff on key student service functions.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to student workers and/or ambassadors (i.e., hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action, scheduling, etc.). May advise student organization groups.
• Recommend policy to best meet student needs

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

• Academic Advisor: Zero (0) to one (1) year of student services or related experience.
• SR Academic Advisor: Three (3) years of academic advising and/or student success experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s Degree
• Undergraduate student service and/or leadership may be considered

Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Competitive salary up to $53,240 annually based on experience
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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