Student Success Advisor

100 The University of Akron; Ohio; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking an academic advisor to assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of university policies and procedures.

You will liaise with departments, coordinate readmission and transfer processes, maintain records, and organize academic workshops. Requires a relevant Master’s Degree and strong communication, with experience in higher education advising preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience advising and counseling in higher education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement to students on academic, career, and personal matters.
• Monitor student progress and manage readmission/transfer processes.
• Serve as liaison between students and academic/non-academic departments.
• Maintain accurate student records and generate reports.
• Coordinate academic workshops and adviser development seminars.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work and update materials.

Skills

Student advisement

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Database/record systems

Job description

The University of Akron is seeking an academic advisor to assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of university policies and procedures.

You will liaise with departments, coordinate readmission and transfer processes, maintain records, and organize academic workshops. Requires a relevant Master’s Degree and strong communication, with experience in higher education advising preferred.