Success Advisor

🇺🇸 Ironton, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $45K - $74K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Success Advisor. The Success Advisor conducts one-on-one academic advising and career coaching for regional campus students, guiding their educational pathways and career goals while coordinating retention strategies and developing supportive programs. This role involves collaboration across university departments to enhance student success through personalized support and resource linkage.

Highlights

Provide individual academic advising and career coaching to a designated group of students until degree completion.
Develop graduation plans, offer semester touch points, and intervene academically for struggling students.
Utilize student development theories such as appreciative advising and career coaching to support diverse student needs.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and various university offices to deliver comprehensive student services and retention efforts.
Organize and participate in student, faculty, and staff events and programs related to student success.
Maintain accurate student records and recommend experiential learning and career opportunities.
Participate in student orientation, teach University College courses, and engage in campus recruiting activities as needed.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related professional experience; Master's degree preferred in College Student Personnel, Education, Higher Education, Communication, or related fields.
Salary range: $44,592 to $74,196, commensurate with education and experience; comprehensive benefits package included.
Position reports to the Director of Student Services within Ohio University's Regional Higher Education system, specifically the Southern campus.