Job Title Academic Advisor Department Academic Advising CLAAS Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $22,000 Position Salary Maximum $23,000 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Benefit Eligible No Screening Date 2025-08-11 Job Description Summary Academic Advisor to advise undergraduate students; conduct individual and group advising that includes academic planning, connecting students with appropriate university resources, and communicating relevant information; review semester grades and initiate outreach for academically at-risk students; teach first-year experience or transition course(s). Job Description Conduct individual and group advising that includes academic planning, connecting students with appropriate university resources, and communicating relevant information; review semester grades and initiate outreach for academically at-risk students; teach first-year experience or transition course(s). Additional duties include (but are not limited to): working with new student and transfer orientation; supporting advising and retention initiatives; meeting with continuing, returning, and CCP (post-secondary) students; supporting campus events; acting as a resource for faculty and other professional advisors; and serving on committees/working groups. Position affords opportunities for additional project-based contributions and cross-training development. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least three years of post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant field. Consideration may be given to candidates with: Experience in a university or college setting A master’s in academic advising, higher education administration, college student personnel, psychological counseling, and student affairs Experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including underrepresented minorities, international, and first-generation students Understanding the purpose of a liberal arts education and excellent communication skills. Understanding higher education retention, advising, and student development theory, and/or experience working with student success initiatives. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, problem-solving, and technological skills. Must be able to work collaboratively on a team Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively to provide student retention outreach. Experience with university software tools such as Banner, uAchieve (degree audits), Student Success Collaborative (Navigate 360), WorkDay, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Transferology.Com. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Cover letter and resume Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Stephanie Beck at achesosm@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. 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Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information. Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s Mission.
