Academic Advisor II

University of Akron • Student Life Building (SLB), OH

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About The Position

The Academic Advisor II assists students in achieving their educational goals by providing advisement and support, and interpreting University policies and procedures. The role serves as a liaison to other campus departments and provides special services to traditional, non-traditional, post-baccalaureate, transfer, new, and returning students.

The advisor counsels students on academic, career, and personal matters; monitors student progress and eligibility for readmission, conditional status, or transfer; and facilitates applications and related administrative work. The position maintains student records, generates reports, communicates with students, conducts academic workshops, coordinates professional development seminars for advisers, participates in committee assignments, and updates written materials for students.

The position requires a relevant master's degree and experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment. Organizational, computer, and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. A minimum of two years of academic advising and counseling experience in post-secondary or higher education is preferred. The position has no supervisory authority. Work is generally performed in a standard environment, with the employee normally seated and occasional minor physical or environmental inconveniences. Compensation is $43,888.00. Employment offers are contingent on credential verification and a satisfactory criminal background check. Work is expected to be performed in Ohio.

Requirements

• Relevant master's degree.
• Experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of experience in academic advising and counseling in post-secondary or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with advisement regarding academic, career, and personal matters.
• Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor academic progress and eligibility for readmission, conditional status, or transfer.
• Facilitate student application processes and perform related administrative duties.
• Serve as a liaison between students and academic and non-academic departments, referring students to appropriate services when necessary.
• Maintain accurate student records, use computers to generate reports, and communicate with students.
• Conduct academic workshops for students and coordinate professional development seminars for advisers.
• Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments.
• Update written materials provided by departments and colleges for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level