Graduate Programs Advisor: Student Success & Pathways

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University in Dayton, OH is seeking a Graduate Business Programs Advisor to support MBA, specialized master's, and certificate programs. The role provides academic advising, onboarding, and program coordination to promote degree completion and career readiness.

The position partners with faculty, career services, admissions, and industry partners to recruit, onboard, and connect students to experiential learning opportunities such as internships and applied projects, while guiding

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, academic counseling, teaching, or student affairs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with student information systems, Microsoft Office applications, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising & Student Success: advise graduate business students on degree requirements, curriculum options, academic policies, and milestones; develop individualized academic success plans; monitor progress and engagement.
• Student Onboarding: serve as primary contact for newly admitted students; create onboarding communications, orientation programs, and cohort activities.
• Recruitment Efforts: support recruitment and enrollment-yield initiatives through information sessions, open houses, webinars, and outreach; advise on program options and outcomes.
• Graduate Residency Support: coordinate residency experiences and residency requirements across MBA, specialized master's, and Executive DBA programs.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: monitor enrollment, progress, persistence, retention, and graduation outcomes; develop dashboards and tools to support student success initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Tools

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WINGS Express

DARS

Job description

Wright State University in Dayton, OH is seeking a Graduate Business Programs Advisor to support MBA, specialized master's, and certificate programs. The role provides academic advising, onboarding, and program coordination to promote degree completion and career readiness.

The position partners with faculty, career services, admissions, and industry partners to recruit, onboard, and connect students to experiential learning opportunities such as internships and applied projects, while guiding