Academic Advisor
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Salary$44k – $50k
LocationOwens Toledo Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1–3 yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Oct 5, 2026
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Bachelor's degree
One to three years' experience working in higher education
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.
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Awareness of various Academic Services procedures and practices that relate to Student Development.
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Knowledge of campus resources.
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General knowledge of career decision making and development, student development theories, and transfer options.
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Knowledge of developmental academic advising principles and practices.
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Diversity awareness and understanding.
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Excellent customer service, both verbal and written.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
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Problem solving skills.
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Ability to handle potentially high stressful situations with professionalism and composure.
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Work effectively with others throughout college community to deliver student services.
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Stay abreast of changes in college policy, procedures, and the requirement s for degrees and certificates.
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Use knowledge of policies and produces to make decisions in everyday operation.
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Maintain flexibility to adapt to changing demands of student services.
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Ability to successfully and simultaneously complete multiple projects and tasks.
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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)