Undergraduate Academic Advisor 2

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • $50,003 - $55,000 • 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 majoring in psychology on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters. The Advisor assists in student orientation, teaches the college 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. resources and makes appropriate referrals. The individual holding this position serves on department/college committees as assigned; participates in professional development activities. Occasional evening and weekends required. Additional duties and/or special projects as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Programs.

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.
• Understands and follows FERPA guidelines and engages 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 majoring in psychology on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters.
• Assists in student orientation.
• Teaches the college survey course.
• Participates in graduation-related work, including commencement rehearsal and lineup.
• Acquires information for students, including academic, career, financial, psychological, etc. resources and makes appropriate referrals.
• Serves on department/college committees as assigned.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Performs additional duties and/or special projects as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Programs.

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