Academic Advisor, CECH Student Services Center (SSC), Hybrid

Academic Advisor, CECH Student Services Center (SSC), Hybrid

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About the College

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side witheducators, athleticdirectors, community wellness experts,cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials.We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

About the Student Services Center

TheCECH Student Services Center is home to our college's undergraduate academic advisors, as well as our college's Student Success Team, including retention and career specialists, and our embedded mental health counselor.

Job Overview

The CECH Student Services Center is currently hiring an academic advisor to advise undergraduate students and programs in the college's School of Education. This position will utilize student development theory to provide academic advising, guidance, and support to CECH undergraduate students and faculty. Primary job responsibilities will be to advise current and prospective CECH undergraduate students on how to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals.

Standard Days Worked: M-F
Type of Appointment: Full-Time (12 Months)
Work Location: Hybrid. Office location is 360 Teachers-Dyer Complex. Position is eligible for 40% remote work.

Essential Functions

• Provide academic advising to facilitate students' successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.
• Serve as advisor for a designated caseload of students through proactive outreach, support, and education. Develop a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students. Ensure accurate advice and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience.
• Monitor student progress and develop graduation plans in partnership with individual students. Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities, and guidelines for academic programs.
• Evaluate student information and utilize data to facilitate enrollment and registration. Maintain advising and enrollment records. In partnership with faculty, assess advanced standing credit, substitute courses to meet graduation requirements, and create degree audit exceptions. Facilitate and complete student degree certification.
• Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
• Support students through educational transition processes (ex. orientation, exploration, transfer, transition, and graduation.)
• Recommend actions related to academic alert, probation, suspension, and dismissal of students. Identify opportunities for high-performing student engagement and goal attainment.
• Utilize current advising and student success technologies for outreach to students. Perform other duties related to student success.
• Support student needs with sound equity and inclusion practices for student success.
• Engage ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising concepts, practices, policies, technologies, and student success needs at the university and in higher education.
• Function as a member of an advising or student success team to ensure the proper workflow and outcomes of the unit. Collaborate with UC advising community colleagues to advance quality advising practice.
• Attend related meetings and functions.
• Perform related duties based on college need.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Knowledge in the field of education and/or teacher licensure programs is a plus.
• Experience in advising and/or mentoring college students and/or a knowledge of UC systems and policies is a plus.
• The advisor must be student-centered, timely, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to retain a high volume of programmatic, college, and university related information while having the ability to critically think through complex situations.
• Employee must be able to multitask and work well independently, as well as on a team.
• Prior experience, proficiency, and comfort with technology are highly preferred skills.
• Master's degree in Higher Education or a student development-related field is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
  

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a resume. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered for the position. Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary of $47,850.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Academic Advisor, CECH Student Services Center (SSC), Hybrid
Date:
Oct 23, 2024
Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility:
Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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