Holistic Academic Advisor

Are you passionate about helping undergraduate students achieve success? Enjoy working collaboratively with others? The University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences is seeking a Holistic Academic Advisor.

Guided by our Catholic, Marianist identity as a University for the Common Good, Holistic Academic Advisors engage in National Association of Academic Advisors (NACADA) informed, mission-centric academic advising through providing positive, meaningful interactions with undergraduate students that contribute to student belonging, encouraging whole person success, retention and persistence through graduation. The university is committed to supporting traditionally underserved student populations, as is demonstrated by its being a member of the prestigious American Talent Initiative, aimed at increasing access and success for Pell-eligible students.

Responsibilities include:
Primary Job Functions:
● Provide academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students regarding their educational path, including understanding all curricular requirements for graduation. This includes:
○ Meeting with students in preparation for registration for each academic term, including course scheduling, credit hours and anticipated graduation date
○ Supporting exploration of and declaration of majors/minors/certificates/concentrations
○ Supporting exploration of alternative pathways to desired careers including double major & dual degree options
○ Understanding applicable policies on the confidentiality of student data, registration, student standing, academic probation and suspension, academic integrity, grade appeals, general education (Common Academic Program) requirements, graduation, and other policies in the academic catalog
○ Maintain awareness of student support resources and refer students appropriately
● Assist students in transitioning between majors, departments, and/or units (when applicable)
● Assist students in increasing awareness of appropriate vocational, experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities (e.g., education abroad,community-engaged learning, internships, research, co-ops, etc…)
● Assist students in applying holistic strategies and techniques to promote student success, a sense of belonging and student agency
● Assist students in understanding how to transfer credits from other educational institutions (when applicable)
● Teach section(s) of an Introduction to the University course (e.g., HSS 101, EDT 101) as determined through need by the academic unit or university
● Inform/answer questions of prospective students & families on degree requirements and program components
● Attend and engage in new student orientation programming for fall and spring incoming classes
○ Begin advising relationship post deposit and prior to summer orientation
○ Participate in pre-advising sessions prior to summer orientation
○ Maintain availability for in-person academic advising during New Student Orientation (NSO) days
○ Provide an advising presence during Student Transitions and Family Programs (STFP) initiatives
● Use Student Success Network:
○ Monitor and manage flags in the system
○ Provide appropriate intervention/referral in a timely manner
○ Keep appropriate, concise notes on student interactions
○ Provide calendar meeting options to students
● Assist students as a primary contact and liaison for navigating campus policies and processes
● Support students who are not in academic good standing to identify strategies and resources for academic success and persistence.
● Assist students by working collaboratively with colleagues across campus and within the student’s support network called a Flight Crew
● Establish and maintain positive collaborations with faculty and staff within the academic unit.

● Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
● strong interpersonal skills
● Effective written and verbal communication skills
● Commitment to establishing positive working relationships with colleagues across an organization
● Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive student information
● Ability to collaborate across organizations
● Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff
● Ability to effectively use basic office technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
● Experience supporting and advancing the success of students
● Ability to work some nights and weekends

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

● Completion of Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
● At least 1 year working with college-aged students (all post-undergraduate experience is considered; HS work with Juniors and Seniors will be considered)
● Field or academic background related to a specific academic unit
● Experience with Starfish by EAB/Hobson, Banner, DegreeWorks or equivalent systems
● Experience instructing/teaching/facilitation
● Ability to communicate knowledge of current student development best practices
● Ability to communicate knowledge of current academic advising best practices
● Ability to deliver equitable and culturally appropriate holistic student support
● Ability to communicate knowledge of Appreciative Advising and NACADA best practices
● Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the distinctive characteristics of Marianist

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.