Academic Advisor, College of Engineering & Applied Science

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum includes anchoring the Cincinnati Innovation District, operating the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, and contributing $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

About the role

The Advising department within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a hybrid position as an Academic Advisor. This role advises current and prospective students on meeting their educational, professional, and personal goals. The advisor serves as a student advocate, working with undergraduate students in the Student Success Center. The position involves handling sensitive and confidential information, requiring discretion and sound judgment when interacting with students, faculty, staff, parents, and external representatives. Performance is assessed through feedback from the university community. This role offers a hybrid remote work option for applicants residing in the Cincinnati Tri-State Area, subject to university policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to facilitate students’ successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.
• Serve as advisor for a designated caseload of students through proactive outreach, support, and education; develop a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students.
• Monitor student progress and develop graduation plans in partnership with individual students.
• Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities, and guidelines for academic programs.
• Evaluate student information and utilize data to facilitate enrollment and registration; maintain advising and enrollment records.
• In partnership with faculty, assess advanced standing credit, substitute courses to meet graduation requirements, and create degree audit exceptions; facilitate and complete student degree certification.
• Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
• Support students through educational transition processes (e.g., orientation, exploration, transfer, transition, and graduation).
• Recommend actions related to academic alert, probation, suspension, and dismissal of students; identify opportunities for high-performing student engagement and goal attainment.
• Utilize current advising and student development technologies for outreach to students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising concepts, practices, policies, technologies, and student development needs.
• Function as a member of an advising or student development team to ensure proper workflow and outcomes; collaborate with UC advising community colleagues to advance quality advising practice.
• Attend related meetings and functions.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience.

Qualifications

• Work experience directly related to student support or in a related field of higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to advise an evolving and varied student population.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work independently.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Robust Retirement Plans: Choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance:
  • Generous vacation and sick time.
  • 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities.