Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nations best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UCs momentum has never been stronger. UCs annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

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 UCs success.

About The Lindner College of Business Undergraduate Programs Office

The Lindner College of Business Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) is searching for an academic advisor to work as part of an innovative team and empower future business problem solvers. Candidates will advise current and prospective students about how to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals. Flexibility is key, as there are many facets that encompass the responsibilities of this role. The UPO is responsible for providing all undergraduate academic advising services for Lindner students. Advising is offered through individual and group academic advising appointments, orientations, and workshops.

Job Overview

The Undergraduate Programs Office is searching for an Academic Advisors/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

Sr. Academic Advisor/ Academic Advisor:
? 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

Minimum Requirements

SR Academic Advisor

Required Education : Bachelors Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications N/A

Required Experience : Three (3) years of academic advising and/or student success experience .

Academic Advisor

Required Education : Bachelors Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications : N/A

Required Experience : Zero (0) to one (1) year of student services or related experience .

Additional Qualifications Considered Masters Degree Undergraduate student service and/or leadership may be considered. Application Process Information

Please submit an online application and attach the following documents:

Resume Cover letter List of 3 references (at least one reference must be a previous supervisor). References will be checked for finalist. Physical Requirements/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. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you wont contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, youll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 1418% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

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

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range of $47,850 for academic advisor and $52,500 for Sr. Academic Advisor dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

REQ: 99199

University of Cincinnati

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Trial period, Flexible hours,

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