Ohio Online Academic Advisor

Company	Ohio UniversitySee more
Address	Athens, OH
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$40,296 - $45,837 a year
Category	Retail

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

THERE MAY BE UP TO TWO (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
Please complete the online application and attach a detailed cover letter, a current resume/cv, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by February 20, 2024.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title

OHIO Online Academic Advisor

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public , University Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20165978S

Job Description

The OHIO Online Academic Advisor plays a critical role in the academic experience and career of online undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor supports online undergraduate students in assigned programs from pre-matriculation (admitted status) through the duration of each student’s program. The Academic Advisor builds collaborative relationships with assigned students, including onboarding, academic advising, problem solving, and supporting students’ persistence through progress monitoring, engagement, and connecting students to additional services and University offices as appropriate.
Job Duties Include:

Student Onboarding: Coordinating with the Enrollment Advising Team, reaches out and welcomes newly admitted students. Builds a collaborative and supportive relationship, assisting students prepare their course schedule and degree plan and onboard into Ohio University, resulting in increased admission yield and student persistence.
Student Advising: Virtually advises a caseload of online undergraduate students in assigned programs via virtual meeting, email, and phone. Counsels students regarding degree requirements, academic progress, curriculum decisions, and course options, and supports students in navigating university resources to support their success. Assists students in navigating challenges arising in the course of their program including but not limited to academics progress, technology, registration, student account issues, and other potential barriers to success. Collaboratively works with other university departments to ensure student concerns are addressed and resolved, escalating where appropriate. Documents and maintains up-to-date records and advising notes from all student interactions in appropriate systems.
Student Success and Engagement: Proactively monitors student progress through available reporting. Initiates regular communication with assigned students through various online channels, fostering a supportive advisor-student relationship. Directs students to relevant academic resources, support services, and co-curricular opportunities. Supports planning of student stop-outs and returns.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Department

Provost Office

Pay Rate

The target salary range is $40,296 – $45,837 commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at

Job Open Date

01/30/2024

Posting Close Date

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by February 20, 2024.

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Months

12 month

Planning Unit

Office of the Provost

Work Schedule

Typical work expectations are Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
This position is 100% remote.

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40+

Expected duration of assignment

Ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Joe Carver, carverl@ohio.edu

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Job Information

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Academic Services-Student Academic Advising

Career Track & Level

IC 3

Pay Grade

CA&P|15|

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