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Ohio State University is hiring an Academic Advisor 2. The advisor works in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department, helping students stay on track toward their educational goals by advising them on university policy, program and degree requirements, and other academic matters. The role also assists with student orientation, teaches a student survey course, and connects students with the right campus resources.

Highlights

Advise students on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters.
Identify and implement proactive strategies that keep students on track to fulfill their educational goals.
Assist with student orientation and teach a student survey course, and possibly serve as instructor of record for university survey classes, which requires a master’s degree.
Identify new resources and collaborations for resolving student cases, and refer students to the appropriate campus resources.
Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience, with the ability to explain course content, programs, and policies, including specialty areas.
Working knowledge of the academic advising profession, including general education requirements and enrollment plans, plus FERPA compliance and the ability to tailor advising to each student’s personal and cultural identity.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, and the ability to assess a student’s potential for success in a field of study and make appropriate referrals.
Preferred: one to two years of academic advising experience, knowledge of Title IX, and fluency with basic and advanced student information system transactions such as enrollment, residency, and admissions data.
Hiring range of $44,900 to $58,250, for a regular full-time position of 40 hours per week on first shift.
Ohio State pays a significant portion of medical, dental, and vision coverage, and offers 11 holidays and a state retirement plan.

Academic Advisor 2 Full Description

Job Title:

Academic Advisor 2

Department:

Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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 and teaches student survey course. Identifies new resources and collaborations for resolving student cases. Consistently directs students to appropriate resources. May serve as the instructor of record for university survey classes (MA required).

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree. 2 years of relevant experience required. Able to readily articulate specific information on course content, programs, and policies, including specialty areas. Effectively builds relationships with students and possesses adaptive relational skills. Demonstrates advanced communication skills; able to provide detail and depth to information conveyed. Demonstrates and applies historical knowledge of the academic advising profession, including GE, enrollment plans, changing demographics, etc. Ability to apply theory to advising practice. Understands and follows FERPA guidelines and engages in discussions with stakeholders. Ability to tailor advising interactions to accommodate or incorporate student’s personal/cultural identity. Discusses relevance of program to student’s goals. Ability to assess a student's potential for success in a field of study and make appropriate referrals.

Desired Qualifications

1-2 years’ experience in academic advising. Knowledge of Title IX, Student, and University requirements and policies. Able to perform basic and advanced transactions in SIS and knowledgeable on uncommon SIS transactions (enrollment transaction inquiry, residency, admissions data, etc.). Broad knowledge of course offerings, including thorough knowledge of General Education requirements (and any programmatic preferences for meeting requirements), major courses, and course sequencing. Understands demographics and changing trends of their specific student population. Basic knowledge of student career development, especially in related fields; able to refer to appropriate engagement resources.

Additional Information:

Required: Resume

Hiring Range: $44,900 - $58,250

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Scott Laboratory (0148)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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