Undergraduate Academic Advisor 2
About The Position
The Honors 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 Honors Advisor assists in student orientation, teaches student survey course, and participates in graduation-related work, including commencement rehearsal and lineup. This position will work with students majoring in the Biological Sciences and interested in pre-health Professions. The Advisor acquires information for students, including academic, career, financial, psychological, etc. The individual holding this position acts as a liaison to the college's lead retention advisor and helps coordinate student retention efforts across ASC Honors, serves on department/college committees as assigned; participates in professional development activities. Occasional evening and weekends required. Provides Arts and Sciences Honors faculty and staff with additional advising-related support as needed. Completes special projects as requested/assigned by ASC Honors Director and Advising Manager.
Requirements
- Master's level degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a major in arts & sciences.
- Understands and follows FERPA guidelines and engages in discussions with stakeholders.
- Able to readily articulate specific information on course content, programs, and policies, including specialty areas.
- Able to assess a student's potential for success in a field of study and make appropriate referrals.
- Able to apply theory to advising practice.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills; able to provide detail and depth to information conveyed.
- Able to tailor advising interactions to accommodate or incorporate student's personal/cultural identity.
- Effectively builds relationships with students and possesses adaptive relational skills.
- Discusses relevance of program to student's goals.
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
- 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.
- Acts as a liaison to the college's lead retention advisor and helps coordinate student retention efforts across ASC Honors.
- Serves on department/college committees as assigned.
- Participates in professional development activities.
- Provides Arts and Sciences Honors faculty and staff with additional advising-related support as needed.
- Completes special projects as requested/assigned by ASC Honors Director and Advising Manager.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
