Assistant Director for Academic Advising and WCB Programs

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Xavier University’s Office of Academic Advising and Learning Support (OALS) is seeking an Academic Advisor focused on first-year and at-risk student populations. The role serves as a professional academic advisor and collaborates with faculty and staff to help undergraduate students meet their academic and co-curricular goals. The advisor helps students understand major and core requirements, plan for satisfactory academic progress, and navigate course selection and registration. The position also provides targeted support and outreach to students on academic probation and students identified as needing additional academic support and coaching. The role collaborates with OALS colleagues on communication, evaluation, and assessment efforts.

OALS supports students through personalized academic advising and comprehensive learning support. The office partners with students to identify and reflect on their goals and develop a path to graduation, and consults with faculty advisors supporting advisees and academically struggling students. Its aim is for students to feel supported, valued, and informed, take responsibility for academic progress, and realize their educational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate communication, analytical, project/process management, computer/technical, and office administrative support skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, developmental, appreciative academic advising to more than 200 current and prospective undergraduate students, with an emphasis on first-year and at-risk students.
• Provide academic support to at-risk and probationary undergraduate students in the assigned caseload.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of common outreach campaigns and assessment efforts.
• Collaborate with Faculty Advisors, Academic Departments, Career Development, Care and Support, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Life, Thrive, and other university offices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

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