Ohio State University

Academic Advisor 2

Columbus Campus Full time

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Job Title:

Academic Advisor 2

Department:

EHE | Student Services and Academic Advising

Within the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) Office of Undergraduate Education, provides academic advising to undergraduate students pursuing EHE programs. Understands connections between academics and careers and provides advising across academics, post-grad plans, and basic needs while making appropriate referrals. Develops relationships with students to provide holistic support. Acquires and uses a high level of curricular knowledge to assist students in degree planning and course and program selection. Engages in team meetings and serves as a resource to new team members. Advises students through orientation programming; may assist in logistics of orientation planning. Helps support EHE 1100 university survey course; may teach sections of the course as needed. Under general direction, initiates, leads or completes simple to moderate special projects within the unit or with external partners. Will collaborate with the larger unit on a range of team-based initiatives, including committee work, retention initiatives, support of advising, recruitment, scholarship and honors student events, and other duties as assigned. Occasional evening/weekend hours as needed.

70% Academic advising: Provides and documents one-on-one advising to undergraduate students, including advising appointments and emails. Works to learn student goals to cater advising support accordingly. Using curricular knowledge, advises students on degree planning, course selection, major/minor exploration, and course sequencing. Advises students on major and university probation. Directs students to appropriate campus resources. Identifies new resources and collaborations for working on student cases to ensure students receive holistic support.

10% Under general direction, and in collaboration with other EHE Office of Undergraduate Education strategic initiatives, initiates, leads, or completes simple to moderate special projects within the unit or with external partners. Assists in the implementation of unit-wide retention initiatives. Within either the Human Sciences or Education cluster of majors, actively participates in cluster-specific tasks and projects.

10% Assists in new student orientations; may assist in the planning and execution process. May teach EHE 1100 College Survey course, as needed, and may help plan course materials and content.

10% Collaborates with the larger unit on a range of team-based initiatives, including committee work, retention initiatives, support of advising, recruitment, scholarship and honors student events, and other duties as assigned. Occasional evening/weekend hours as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience (Master’s required for teaching).
  • 1 - 2 years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 2-4

Additional Information:

Target Salary: $44,400 - $58,000

Location:

Physical Activity and Education Services - PAES (0245)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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