Academic Advisor -OR- Sr Academic Advisor, CEAS Graduate Studies

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “themost ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview The Graduate Studies Office within the College ofEngineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University ofCincinnati (UC) invites applications for an Academic Advisor /Senior Academic Advisor. This role is responsible for providingcomprehensive guidance to current and prospective students inachieving their educational, professional, and personal goals. AtCEAS, we are committed to supporting every student, and it isessential that the advisor serves in the role of advocate—helpingto meet students needs during their academic journey. This role mayalso be responsible for providing leadership for one or moregraduate student program or service. This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remotework option for applicants with a residence within the CincinnatiTri-State Area. Hybrid remote work arrangements are subject tochange in accordance with university policies. Essential Functions Provide academic advising to facilitate students’successful and timely educational planning and degree completion inalignment 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/or complete 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(e.g. 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. Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising practices, policies, technologies, and student achievement needs at the university and in higher education. Function as a member of an advising to ensure the proper workflow and outcomes of the unit. Collaborate with UC advising community colleagues to advance quality advising practice. Additional Essential Functions May lead a programmatic area of oversight and planning for a student achievement program or function within a unit. Conceptualize, develop, implement, and evaluate the program. Train new academic advisors and other unit staff on key student service functions. Recommend policy to best meet student needs. Attend related meetings and functions. May advise student organization groups. Help organize new student orientation and assist with other events, such as Graduate Recruitment Days, GE ACE presentations, etc. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to student workers and/or ambassadors (i.e., hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action, scheduling, etc.) Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Experience For Academic Advisor – Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience. For Sr. Academic Advisor - Three (3) years of academic advising experience Additional Qualifications Considered Master’s Degree Experience directly related to college students or any related field higher education. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to advise the diverse and varied student population. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work independently Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Comprehensive TuitionRemission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our CareersPage. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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