Undergraduate Academic Advisor 2

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor fosters student success by identifying and implementing proactive strategies that help students stay on track to fulfill their educational goals. The individual in this role advises students on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters. The Advisor assists in student orientation, teaches student survey course, and participates in graduation-related work, including commencement rehearsal and lineup. The Advisor acquires information for students, including academic, career, financial, psychological, etc. The individual holding this position serves on department/college committees as assigned; participates in professional development activities. Occasional evening and weekends required. Provides Center of Life Sciences Education (CLSE) faculty and staff with additional advising-related support as needed. Completes special projects as requested/assigned by CLSE Director or Associate Directors. The College of the Arts and Sciences Center for Life Sciences Education is seeking an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Able to readily articulate specific information on course content, programs, and policies, including specialty areas.
• Able to effectively build relationships with students and possesses adaptive relational skills.
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills; able to provide detail and depth to information conveyed.
• Able to apply theory to advising practice.
• Understand and follow FERPA guidelines and engage in discussions with stakeholders.
• Able to tailor advising interactions to accommodate or incorporate student's personal/cultural identity.
• Able to discuss relevance of program to student's goals.
• Able to assess a student's potential for success in a field of study and make appropriate referrals.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates and applies historical knowledge of the academic advising profession, including GE, enrollment plans, changing demographics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Fosters student success by identifying and implementing proactive strategies that help students stay on track to fulfill their educational goals.
• Advises students on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters.
• Assists in student orientation.
• Teaches student survey course.
• Participates in graduation-related work, including commencement rehearsal and lineup.
• Acquires information for students, including academic, career, financial, psychological, etc.
• Serves on department/college committees as assigned.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Provides Center of Life Sciences Education (CLSE) faculty and staff with additional advising-related support as needed.
• Completes special projects as requested/assigned by CLSE Director or Associate Directors.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees