Academic Advisor
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Salary$44k – $50k
LocationOwens Toledo Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience1–3 yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 17, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree
One to three years' experience working in higher education
Knowledge of current Owens Community College policies and procedures, catalog degrees, and pre-requisite/co-requisite requirements
Knowledge of Banner, Degree Works, Onbase, Ozone, Transferology, Owens Internet and Intranet
Awareness of various Academic Services procedures and practices that relate to Student Development
Knowledge of campus resources
General knowledge of career decision making and development, student development theories, and transfer options
Knowledge of developmental academic advising principles and practices
Diversity awareness and understanding
Excellent customer service, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to handle potentially high stressful situations with professionalism and composure
Work effectively with others throughout college community to deliver student services
Stay abreast of changes in college policy, procedures, and the requirements for degrees and certificates
Use knowledge of policies and procedures to make decisions in everyday operation
Maintain flexibility to adapt to changing demands of student services
Ability to successfully and simultaneously complete multiple projects and tasks
Organize facts and materials for presentations
Maintains general knowledge of all college programs with special attention to students in assigned academic programs
Utilizes tools, assessment worksheets, and technology during advising sessions
Academic advising experience
Skills
Banner
Degree Works
Onbase
Ozone
Transferology
Advertised Position Title:
Academic Advisor
Job Description:
This position provides academic advising to a caseload of student including new, continuing and returning students. Building relationships with and advises students regarding programs and majors, policies and procedures, the registration process, degree completion, transfer, and campus/community resources.
Essential Functions:
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Maintains office hours for assisting students and prospective students with the advising and registration process, including assisting students with academic planning and referring students to appropriate resources.
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Provides enrollment management for caseload, as directed by advising leadership, including, but not limited to, following up with students about assessment, about registering, contacting at-risk students, contacting specific target segments, and following up on early alerts.
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Provides leadership, supervision and management for a team of program advisors. This including hiring, termination and pay recommendations.
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Works to build relationships with students on caseload by building rapport, reaching out to students, responding to students’ inquiries within a timely manner, and encouraging students to meet with advisor at least once per semester.
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Maintains general knowledge of all college programs with special attention to students in assigned academic programs.
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Actively participates in their assigned academic program meetings and committees, as necessary or as directed by their supervisor.
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Actively participates in advising, program, committee, and curriculum update meetings to stay current on major/program information as well as changes at the college that affect advising and students.
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Utilizes tools, assessment worksheets, and technology during advising sessions, including but not limited to advising syllabus; student assessment and inventories; Owens Internet and Intranet; Onbase; student administrative databases; and academic planning tools, in order to assist students.
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Participates in ongoing advisor professional development provided by the college and the department as required by advising leadership.
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Collaborates with advising team and respective chairs for assigned academic programs to increase student success.
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Assists with planning and coordinating advising/registration, special events and projects on and off campus as needed.
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Assists with assessment and evaluation of the advising program and contributes to quality improvement initiatives for advising through the strategic action planning process.
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Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of current Owens Community College policies and procedures, catalog degrees, and pre-requisite/co-requisite requirements.
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Knowledge of Banner, Degree Works, Onbase, Ozone, Transferology, Owens Internet and Intranet.
•
Awareness of various Academic Services procedures and practices that relate to Student Development.
•
Knowledge of campus resources.
•
General knowledge of career decision making and development, student development theories, and transfer options.
•
Knowledge of developmental academic advising principles and practices.
•
Diversity awareness and understanding.
•
Excellent customer service, both verbal and written.
•
Strong interpersonal skills.
•
Problem solving skills.
•
Ability to handle potentially high stressful situations with professionalism and composure.
•
Work effectively with others throughout college community to deliver student services.
•
Stay abreast of changes in college policy, procedures, and the requirement s for degrees and certificates.
•
Use knowledge of policies and produces to make decisions in everyday operation.
•
Maintain flexibility to adapt to changing demands of student services.
•
Ability to successfully and simultaneously complete multiple projects and tasks.
•
Organize facts and materials for presentations.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree.
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One to three years’ experience working in higher education.
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Academic advising experience preferred.
Job Classification:
Staff
Duty Days:
260 Days
Work Schedule:
TBD
Grant Funded Position:
No - Not Grant Funded
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Pay Basis:
Salary
Hiring Range
$44,400.00-$49,950.00
Retirement System:
SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)