Academic Advisor @ Wright State University

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Wright State University is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves providing comprehensive and proactive academic advising to support student success, retention, and timely degree completion by assisting students with academic planning, career opportunities, and administrative procedures. The advisor also utilizes outreach strategies and technical systems to monitor academic progress and employs intervention methods to promote student growth.

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Provide individual and group academic advising focused on program curricula, degree requirements, major selection, and academic policies.
Use technical systems such as Banner, uAchieve, and Slate-Student Success to monitor student progress and manage degree audits.
Assist students on academic probation with development of academic success plans and make appropriate referrals to campus support resources.
Develop and present orientation sessions for new students and their families, including special populations.
Stay current with curricular changes and participate in professional development related to student success and advising.
Teach First Year Seminar or relevant courses to support student transition to college.
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree with related experience or a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience in collegiate advising, counseling, or student affairs.
Preferred experience with university computer systems like BANNER Admin, uAchieve, and Slate, and working with diverse student populations.
Position is full-time (100% FTE) with a minimum annual salary of $44,000.
Department: Student Success, category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt).

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EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Academic Advisor
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	Student Success
EEO number:	26P143
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate	$44,000
Salary Band:	UC S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:	Provide comprehensive proactive academic advising that facilitates student academic success, retention, and timely movement to degree while assisting students with adjustments and decisions about fields of study, curricular and course selections, career opportunities, and academic and administrative procedures, policies and services. Utilize outreach strategies to enhance advisor/student communications, motivation and relationship building. Monitor student academic progress through a variety of technical systems and implements high impact proactive advising techniques and intervention/referral strategies that promote student growth and success.
Minimum Qualifications	Master’s degree by the date of employment and related experience, i.e., collegiate advising, academic counseling, student affairs, etc. Internships and practicums are acceptable as relevant experience. OR Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of related experience, i.e., collegiate advising, academic counseling, student affairs, etc. Internships and practicums are acceptable as relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with university computer systems or similar computer technologies, i.e. BANNER Admin, uAchieve, Slate-Student Success. Experience working with diverse student populations; experience working collaboratively with large groups.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	Provide proactive academic advising that facilitates student academic success, retention, and timely movement to degree. Advise students individually and in groups about program curricula and degree requirements, academic placement test results, selection of major, major entrance requirements, etc. that facilitates course registration. Clarify academic and administrative policies and procedures; assist students with understanding options and potential academic consequences; guide students through decision-making processes. Apprise students of academic standing and academic requirements. Approve continuing students to register. 35% Monitor student academic progress through a variety of technical systems (including Banner Student Information System, Degree Audit Reports (uAchieve), and Slate-Student Success early alert system and utilize these systems to implement high impact proactive advising techniques and intervention/referral strategies that promote student growth and success. Assess applicability of transfer credit to degree requirements and core coursework; update degree audit data for students including transfer course exceptions. Understand placement test policies. Update and maintain student records; write student letters of recommendation for employers, scholarships, and awards; and evaluate credits toward graduation in the completion of student VA and ROTC forms. 25% Meet with students on academic probation to assist in the development of an academic success plan. Advise and facilitate academic success interventions as well as personal development strategies. Initiate appropriate referrals for students to university academic departments, faculty, student affairs units and campus support services. 15% Develop and present new student orientation information sessions for students and parents. Consult with students, parents and family members at University new student open houses and recruitment fairs; assist with orientation for selected student groups including special populations like international students, athletes, College Credit Plus and other special populations or programs as needed. 10% Stay up-to-date on curricular changes in all undergraduate programs of study. Participate in professional development by attending training workshops, professional conferences, and educational opportunities with a focus on increasing knowledge and skills in academic success, retention, and high impact advising practices. Serve on Student Success committees; act as unit representative to various university committees; serve as liaison to academic departments, academic affairs units, and/or student affairs departments. 10% Teach First Year Seminar course or relevant courses as needed; serve as part of an instructional team working with peer mentors to facilitate students’ transition to college. 5%
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	01/23/2026
First Consideration Date:	02/03/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	No

Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have experience in collegiate advising, academic counseling, or student affairs? (internships and practica are acceptable experience)
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Academic Advisor
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	Student Success
EEO number:	26P143
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate	$44,000
Salary Band:	UC S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:	Provide comprehensive proactive academic advising that facilitates student academic success, retention, and timely movement to degree while assisting students with adjustments and decisions about fields of study, curricular and course selections, career opportunities, and academic and administrative procedures, policies and services. Utilize outreach strategies to enhance advisor/student communications, motivation and relationship building. Monitor student academic progress through a variety of technical systems and implements high impact proactive advising techniques and intervention/referral strategies that promote student growth and success.
Minimum Qualifications	Master’s degree by the date of employment and related experience, i.e., collegiate advising, academic counseling, student affairs, etc. Internships and practicums are acceptable as relevant experience. OR Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of related experience, i.e., collegiate advising, academic counseling, student affairs, etc. Internships and practicums are acceptable as relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with university computer systems or similar computer technologies, i.e. BANNER Admin, uAchieve, Slate-Student Success. Experience working with diverse student populations; experience working collaboratively with large groups.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	Provide proactive academic advising that facilitates student academic success, retention, and timely movement to degree. Advise students individually and in groups about program curricula and degree requirements, academic placement test results, selection of major, major entrance requirements, etc. that facilitates course registration. Clarify academic and administrative policies and procedures; assist students with understanding options and potential academic consequences; guide students through decision-making processes. Apprise students of academic standing and academic requirements. Approve continuing students to register. 35% Monitor student academic progress through a variety of technical systems (including Banner Student Information System, Degree Audit Reports (uAchieve), and Slate-Student Success early alert system and utilize these systems to implement high impact proactive advising techniques and intervention/referral strategies that promote student growth and success. Assess applicability of transfer credit to degree requirements and core coursework; update degree audit data for students including transfer course exceptions. Understand placement test policies. Update and maintain student records; write student letters of recommendation for employers, scholarships, and awards; and evaluate credits toward graduation in the completion of student VA and ROTC forms. 25% Meet with students on academic probation to assist in the development of an academic success plan. Advise and facilitate academic success interventions as well as personal development strategies. Initiate appropriate referrals for students to university academic departments, faculty, student affairs units and campus support services. 15% Develop and present new student orientation information sessions for students and parents. Consult with students, parents and family members at University new student open houses and recruitment fairs; assist with orientation for selected student groups including special populations like international students, athletes, College Credit Plus and other special populations or programs as needed. 10% Stay up-to-date on curricular changes in all undergraduate programs of study. Participate in professional development by attending training workshops, professional conferences, and educational opportunities with a focus on increasing knowledge and skills in academic success, retention, and high impact advising practices. Serve on Student Success committees; act as unit representative to various university committees; serve as liaison to academic departments, academic affairs units, and/or student affairs departments. 10% Teach First Year Seminar course or relevant courses as needed; serve as part of an instructional team working with peer mentors to facilitate students’ transition to college. 5%
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	01/23/2026
First Consideration Date:	02/03/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have experience in collegiate advising, academic counseling, or student affairs? (internships and practica are acceptable experience)
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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