Holistic Academic Advisor

Austin Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Holistic Academic Advisor to join the College of Arts and Sciences team in Dayton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal skills, providing mission-driven academic advising to undergraduate students. This role emphasizes meaningful interactions that facilitate student belonging and success, particularly for traditionally underserved populations. The position is dedicated to achieving an inclusive educational environment and requires the ability to work some nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for student engagement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Engage in mission-centric academic advising.
• Provide positive interactions that encourage student success.
• Support traditionally underserved student populations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Starfish by EAB/Hobson

Banner

DegreeWorks

Job description

Are you passionate about helping undergraduate students achieve success? Do enjoy working collaboratively with others? The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton is hiring a Holistic Academic Advisor to join our team. Guided by our Catholic, Marianist identity as a University for the Common Good, Holistic Academic Advisors engage in National Association of Academic Advisors (NACADA) informed, mission-centric academic advising through providing positive, meaningful interactions with undergraduate students that contribute to student belonging, encouraging whole person success, retention and persistence through graduation. The university is committed to supporting traditionally underserved student populations, as is demonstrated by its being a member of the prestigious American Talent Initiative, aimed at increasing access and success for Pell-eligible students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to establishing positive working relationships with colleagues across an organization
• Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive student information
• ability to collaborate across organizations
• ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff
• Ability to effectively use basic office technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
• Experience supporting and advancing the success of students
• Ability to work some nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 1 year working with college-aged students (all post-undergraduate experience is considered; HS work with Juniors and Seniors will be considered)
• Field or academic background related to a specific academic unit
• Experience with Starfish by EAB/Hobson, Banner, DegreeWorks or equivalent systems
• Experience instructing/teaching/facilitation
• Ability to communicate knowledge of current student development best practices
• Ability to communicate knowledge of current academic advising best practices
• Ability to deliver equitable and culturally appropriate holistic student support
• Ability to communicate knowledge of Appreciative Advising and NACADA best practices
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the distinctive characteristics of Marianist universities

Special Instructions

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.