Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Full-time

Hybrid

College of Arts & Science, Oxford Campus

Salary: $43,000 - $45,000 (Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience)

Job Description Summary: Academic Advisor responsible for advising undergraduate students.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

Academic Advisor will conduct individual and group advising that includes academic planning, connecting students with appropriate university resources, and communicating relevant information; review semester grades and initiate outreach for academically at-risk students; teach first-year experience or transition course(s).

Additional duties include (but are not limited to): working with new student and
transfer orientation, supporting new advising initiatives, meeting with prospective students, supporting admission events, acting as a resource for faculty and other professional advisors, and serving on committees/working groups. Position affords opportunities for additional project-based contributions and cross-training development. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean or Associate/Assistant Directors of Advising.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree, earned by start date.

Consideration may be given to candidates with: Experience working with College of Arts and Science and undeclared majors; work experience in a university or college setting; a master’s in academic advising, higher education administration, college student personnel, psychological counseling, student affairs; experience working with diverse students, including underrepresented minorities, international, and first generation students; understanding the purpose of a liberal arts education; and excellent communication skills. Experience with tools such as: Banner, uAchieve (degree audits), Student Success Collaborative (Navigate 360), WorkDay, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Transferology.Com.

Additional Position Information (if applicable):

After a six-month probationary period and positive evaluation, this position is eligible for remote work (up to 40% of the time or two days a week), as the job permits. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Required Application Documents: Applicant must submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates will not be reviewed unless all materials have been submitted.

Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Don Sebera, seberadl@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after the job has posted and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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