The Ohio State University at Newark is accepting online applications for a full-time Academic Advisor 1 position. 

Summary of Duties:

Fosters student success by implementing proactive strategies that help students stay on track to fulfill their educational goals including assisting students in selecting courses consistent with their developing goals and interests. Advises students on university policy and procedures, program and degree requirements, and related academic matters. Assists in student orientation and teaches student survey course. Assists students in navigating the university and making referrals to other university offices related to the student experience, including academic, career, financial, psychological, etc. resources.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Required: Able to communicate complex ideas in a manner that adapts to student needs. Able to articulate program requirements to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, partner units, etc. Demonstrates basic communication skills. Demonstrates basic multi-cultural and inclusion skills. Able to perform basic transactions in SIS. Able to use relational skills such as active listening, interviewing/questioning techniques. 0-3 years experience.

Preferred: Understands FERPA guidelines; general knowledge of  academic advising, including general education, enrollment plans, changing demographics, etc.; knowledge of general education requirements and learning outcomes; understands demographics of student population; able to identify a student's progress toward degree