Academic Advisor, Academic Achievement Programs - STEP

University of Akron • Akron, OH

10d

About The Position

Job Summary: Coordinate academic advising services for middle school and high school students. Monitor student progress towards degree completion and enrollment into a post-secondary institution by evaluating needs assessments, communicating with parents and school personnel and developing individual education plans. Essential Functions: 45% Monitor student progress in the Program while communicating with students, parents, teachers and counselors. 25% Maintain Individual Education Plans and update needs assessments through the use of surveys, standardized tests and school visits. Monitor the progression of students enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum. 15% Coordinate monthly career workshops and parental programs in addition to instructing summer courses in personal development. Develop and oversee additional workshops for students as needed. 10% Collaborate with the Akron Public School personnel for the purpose of developing and coordinating student activities. Attend workshops and conferences to facilitate professional development. 5% Provide assistance with the selection of students to participate in departmental programs. Additional Position Information: Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid Driver's License - State of Ohio Experience: Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience planning workshops and counseling students and parents. Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet capabilities required. Ability to write professional letters and correspondence required. Problems solving skills and time management skills required. Leadership: No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others. Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Working Conditions: No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal. Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Madilyn Otterbacher Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

• Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid Driver's License - State of Ohio
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience planning workshops and counseling students and parents.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet capabilities required.
• Ability to write professional letters and correspondence required.
• Problems solving skills and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress in the Program while communicating with students, parents, teachers and counselors.
• Maintain Individual Education Plans and update needs assessments through the use of surveys, standardized tests and school visits.
• Monitor the progression of students enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum.
• Coordinate monthly career workshops and parental programs in addition to instructing summer courses in personal development.
• Develop and oversee additional workshops for students as needed.
• Collaborate with the Akron Public School personnel for the purpose of developing and coordinating student activities.
• Attend workshops and conferences to facilitate professional development.
• Provide assistance with the selection of students to participate in departmental programs.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
• eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees