Undergraduate Academic Advisor 2 (Marion)

The Ohio State University • Marion, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students on the Ohio State Marion campus to support success, progression, and career development related to select undergraduate degrees. Guides goal setting, academic planning, and course selection; Interprets university and campus policies and degree requirements; and monitors academic progress. Advises students pursuing a variety of majors, facilitates referrals to campus resources, and supports academic transitions. Contributes to instruction of survey course, participates in orientation programs, and engages in workgroups, student organizations, and recruitment efforts. Effectively communicates and collaborates with colleagues and departments on the Marion campus and across the university. Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities required.

Requirements

• Master's degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience (Master’s required for teaching).
• Years of relevant experience required: 0
• Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 1-2

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• 2 years of relevant experience required, 2 - 4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents comprehensive one-on-one academic advising to undergraduate students on degree and program options, academic standards, general education, prerequisite and major requirements and course selection.
• Support students experiencing academic, probationary, and financial concerns, and connects them to appropriate academic, career, financial, and wellness resources.
• Reviews and processes student requests, including but not limited to add/drop course requests, withdraws, and program changes, ensuring alignment with university policies and timelines.
• Identifies complex or unresolved issues and consults with or escalates to senior staff as appropriate.
• Assist with instruction of the student survey course by enhancing and delivering established curriculum while incorporating responsive and dynamic instructional practices to engage students and enhance learning.
• Adapts facilitation techniques as needed to support diverse learners, reinforce key concepts, and encourage participation.
• Participates in required training, maintains familiarity with course material and learning objectives, and evaluates and grades student assignments in alignment with course standards and expectations.
• Assist with and participates in student orientation programs by preparing materials and presenting orientation content.
• Conducts one-on-one advising appointments for new first year and transfer students to support initial academic planning, course enrollment, and successful transition to the university.
• Under regular direction, participates and supports special advising related projects as assigned while proactively identifying and recommending new project opportunities to leadership.
• Performs administrative tasks support advising and student affairs functions, as guided by the director, including other duties as assigned.
• Actively engages in ongoing professional development and participates in campus and university level initiatives and opportunities.

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