Academic Adviser II

Responsibilities:

Assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of university policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison to other departments on campus and provide special services to traditional, non-traditional, post-baccalaureate, transfer, new, and returning students.

Provide holistic advisement to students regarding academic, career, and related matters. Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor academic progress and eligibility of readmission, conditional, or transfer students.

Act as a liaison between students and various academic and non-academic departments. Refer students to appropriate services and departments when necessary.

Maintain accurate student records while using computers to generate reports and communicate with students. Conduct academic workshops for students. Facilitate the registration process for students.

Perform related administrative and advising duties including new student orientation.

Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments. Update written material provided by departments and colleges for students.

Additional responsibilities as needed.

Additional Position Information:

Required Qualifications:

Requires a relevant Master's Degree and experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment. Organizational, computer and excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to demonstrate initiative and work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in academic advising and counseling in post-secondary/higher education; understanding of academic policies and procedures.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. A resume will not be accepted in place of any information requested on the application.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and review will continue until all vacancies are filled.

Compensation: Minimum annual salary is $43,000, commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha Kuzmina

Email:

nkuzmina@uakron.edu

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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