Academic Advisor - Oxford, United States - Miami University

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Academic Advisor to provide individual academic advising to undergraduate students. This includes: academic planning, connecting advisees with appropriate university resources, communicating relevant information verbally and electronically, and teaching a first-year experience or transition course. The duties and responsibilities of the position allow for Academic Advisors to work remotely up to 40% of the time, when the job permits (after a six-month onboarding period). Full-time work in Oxford, OH will be necessary at least 3 days a week. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason. Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

Duties include but are not limited to: being assigned Arts and Science first and second year students (including undeclared students interested in a CAS major); planning, implementing, and assessing programs for advisees and new students (transfer, international, and prospective); assisting with academic intervention and outreach efforts; participating in CAS strategic planning efforts; staffing CAS-related recruitment events; acting as a resource for faculty and campus partners, serving on committees/working groups, and other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Dean or Associate/Assistant Directors.

Master's degree, which must be earned by date of appointment. Minimum six (6) months of full-time advising experience in a university or college setting, including academic, career, study abroad, or other related areas. Experience gained during a related graduate program can apply (graduate experience is prorated; 1 semester of an assistantship is equivalent to months of full-time experience).

Consideration given to candidates with: a master's degree in academic advising, higher education administration, college student personnel, psychological counseling, student affairs, or related field. Nine (9) months or more of full-time advising experience in a university or college setting. Understanding of student development theory; experience working with diverse student populations; understanding the purpose and advantages of a liberal arts education; excellent written and oral communication (including public speaking), organization, technological and collaborative skills; experience with tools such as: Banner, uAchieve (degree audits), Student Success Collaborative (Navigate), Oracle Business Intelligence, and

Submit cover letter and resume. Applicant will not be reviewed unless all materials have been submitted. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Assistant Director Don Sebera, at .

is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.