Holistic Academic Advisor

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences is seeking a Holistic Academic Advisor. This role is guided by the University's Catholic, Marianist identity and its commitment to the Common Good. The advisor will engage in mission-centric academic advising, informed by the National Association of Academic Advisors (NACADA), to foster positive and meaningful interactions with undergraduate students. The goal is to contribute to student belonging, encourage whole-person success, and support retention and persistence through graduation. The University is dedicated to supporting traditionally underserved student populations, as evidenced by its membership in the American Talent Initiative, which aims to increase access and success for Pell-eligible students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to establishing positive working relationships with colleagues across an organization
• Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive student information
• Ability to collaborate across organizations
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff
• Ability to effectively use basic office technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
• Experience supporting and advancing the success of students
• Ability to work some nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 1 year working with college-aged students (all post-undergraduate experience is considered; HS work with Juniors and Seniors will be considered)
• Field or academic background related to a specific academic unit
• Experience with Starfish by EAB/Hobson, Banner, DegreeWorks or equivalent systems
• Experience instructing/teaching/facilitation
• Ability to communicate knowledge of current student development best practices
• Ability to communicate knowledge of current academic advising best practices
• Ability to deliver equitable and culturally appropriate holistic student support
• Ability to communicate knowledge of Appreciative Advising and NACADA best practices

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students regarding their educational path, including understanding all curricular requirements for graduation.
• Meet with students in preparation for registration for each academic term, including course scheduling, credit hours and anticipated graduation date.
• Support exploration of and declaration of majors/minors/certificates/concentrations.
• Support exploration of alternative pathways to desired careers including double major & dual degree options.
• Understand applicable policies on the confidentiality of student data, registration, student standing, academic probation and suspension, academic integrity, grade appeals, general education (Common Academic Program) requirements, graduation, and other policies in the academic catalog.
• Maintain awareness of student support resources and refer students appropriately.
• Assist students in transitioning between majors, departments, and/or units (when applicable).
• Assist students in increasing awareness of appropriate vocational, experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities (e.g., education abroad, community-engaged learning, internships, research, co-ops, etc.).
• Assist students in applying holistic strategies and techniques to promote student success, a sense of belonging and student agency.
• Assist students in understanding how to transfer credits from other educational institutions (when applicable).
• Teach section(s) of an Introduction to the University course (e.g., HSS 101, EDT 101) as determined through need by the academic unit or university.
• Inform/answer questions of prospective students & families on degree requirements and program components.
• Attend and engage in new student orientation programming for fall and spring incoming classes.
• Begin advising relationship post deposit and prior to summer orientation.
• Participate in pre-advising sessions prior to summer orientation.
• Maintain availability for in-person academic advising during New Student Orientation (NSO) days.
• Provide an advising presence during Student Transitions and Family Programs (STFP) initiatives.
• Use Student Success Network: Monitor and manage flags in the system, provide appropriate intervention/referral in a timely manner, keep appropriate, concise notes on student interactions, and provide calendar meeting options to students.
• Assist students as a primary contact and liaison for navigating campus policies and processes.
• Support students who are not in academic good standing to identify strategies and resources for academic success and persistence.
• Assist students by working collaboratively with colleagues across campus and within the student’s support network called a Flight Crew.
• Establish and maintain positive collaborations with faculty and staff within the academic unit.

What This Job Offers

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