Academic Advisor, College Of Engineering And Applied Science

3 weeks ago


Cincinnati, Ohio, United States University Of Cincinnati Full time
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. Rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities.

Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 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.

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With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global 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 tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The Advising department within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati (UC), invites applications for multiple hybrid positions as an Academic Advisor.

The Academic Advisor will advise current and prospective students about how to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals.

CEAS advocates for all students and it is important the advisor meets the students where they are as their advocate.


This is an extremely high visibility position, working in the Undergraduate Advising Center in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The position also requires a high degree of accountability and responsibility to advise our engineering and technology student populations.

Daily work involves handling information that is often sensitive and confidential in nature:
therefore; discretion is of critical importance.

The individual will be expected to exercise sound judgment as it relates to dealing with students, faculty, staff, administrative personnel, parents and representatives of outside organizations.

This person must be a resourceful and disciplined individual, dedicated to the mission, goals, and objectives of higher education as represented by UC, CEAS and the Center.


The advisors performance will be assessed by the Director of Advising by means of observation of advising via student, staff, faculty, and members of the University community feedback.

Under general supervision from a designated administrator, the advisor will advise current and prospective students on how to meet their educational and career goals.

This will be done through the best intrusive and holistic advising practices in the field.

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 departmental need.
This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

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

Additional Qualifications Considered
Undergraduate student service and/or leadership may be considered.

Experience directly related to college students or a 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 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.

  • Salary is $46,500.
  • 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.


As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE.

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

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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