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) seeks an Academic Advisor focused on first-year and at-risk student populations. The role serves as a professional academic advisor, collaborating with faculty and staff to help undergraduate students meet academic and co-curricular goals. The advisor helps students understand major and core requirements, plan for satisfactory academic progress, and select and register for courses. The position also provides targeted support and outreach to students on academic probation and students identified as needing additional academic support and coaching, and collaborates with colleagues on OALS communication, evaluation, and assessment efforts.

OALS equips students to navigate their educational journey through personalized academic advising and comprehensive learning support. It 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. The office strives to ensure students feel supported, valued, and informed, take responsibility for their academic progress, and realize their educational goals.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, developmental, appreciative academic advising to more than 200 current and prospective undergraduate students, with a specific 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 offices across Xavier University.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax-advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

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