Undergraduate Academic Advisor 2 (Newark Campus)

The Ohio State University • Newark, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio State University Newark campus serves undergraduate students pursuing any of the university’s 200+ majors, including several that can be completed entirely at Newark. The Advisor 2 position supports students within a defined subset of these undergraduate majors. The Advisor 2 role focuses on promoting student success through proactive advising strategies that help students stay on track with their academic goals. This position provides individualized academic advising, assisting students with course selection based on their evolving academic and career interests. The advisor helps students understand and navigate university policies, degree and program requirements, and other academic processes. The position also guides students in accessing campus resources—including academic support, career services, financial resources, and mental health services—to enhance their overall university experience. The Advisor 2 completes and may help develop structured work assignments, applying advanced concepts and technical skills to routine tasks. The role involves working on projects of varying complexity with limited supervision. The advisor shares information on standard matters and may receive guidance from more senior staff as needed. This position requires applying knowledge of advising theories, practices, and procedures gained through education and experience. Additional responsibilities include supporting student orientation by preparing materials and occasionally presenting to students and families. The Advisor 2 also teaches lessons in a student survey course using established instructional materials, participates in training sessions, and may grade assignments. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong understanding of academic advising services, a commitment to student development, and a collaborative approach to student support.

Requirements

• Master's degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience (Master’s required for teaching)
• Years of relevant experience required: 0
• Demonstrates strong understanding of academic advising services
• Demonstrates a commitment to student development
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to student support

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 1-2
• Able to explain complex information in ways that are easy for students to understand.
• Effectively communicates program requirements to a wide range of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, and campus partners.
• Demonstrates strong basic communication skills and an understanding of multiculturalism and inclusive practices.
• Proficient in completing basic tasks within the Student Information System (SIS).
• Possesses strong relational skills, including active listening, effective interviewing, and thoughtful questioning techniques.
• Understands and follows FERPA Guidelines
• Able to perform basic transactions in the Student Information System (SIS)

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized academic advising, assisting students with course selection based on their evolving academic and career interests.
• Helps students understand and navigate university policies, degree and program requirements, and other academic processes.
• Guides students in accessing campus resources—including academic support, career services, financial resources, and mental health services—to enhance their overall university experience.
• Completes and may help develop structured work assignments, applying advanced concepts and technical skills to routine tasks.
• Supports student orientation by preparing materials and occasionally presenting to students and families.
• Teaches lessons in a student survey course using established instructional materials, participates in training sessions, and may grade assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees