Academic Advisor II

Job Summary:

Assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement support and interpretations of University policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison to other departments on campus and provides special services to traditional non-traditional post-baccalaureate transfer new and returning students.

Essential Functions:

30% Provide advisement to students regarding academic career and personal matters.

20% Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor academic progress and eligibility of readmission conditional or transfer students. Facilitate the application process for students and perform related administrative duties.

20% Act as a liaison between students and various academic and non-academic departments. Refer students to appropriate services and departments when necessary.

10% Maintain accurate student records while using computers to generate reports and communicate with students.

10% Conduct academic workshops for students and coordinates professional development seminars for advisers.

10% Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments. Update written material provided by departments and colleges for students.

Education:

Requires a relevant Masters Degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience:

Experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment required. Organizational computer and excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in academic advising and counseling in post-secondary/higher education.

Leadership:

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking standing etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise crowded working conditions minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $43888.00.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will beginon August 8 2026.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.