Academic Advisor with primary responsibilities in advising undergraduate business students. Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility. The duties and responsibilities of the position allow for Academic Advisors to work remotely up to 40% of the time, when the job permits. Full-time work in Oxford, Ohio will be necessary at least 3 days a week. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.
Duties/Physical Demands:
The Academic Advisors primary responsibility is to provide academic advising and assist in academic planning and decision making for Business students from their first year through senior year. Teaches several sections of the First Year Experience (FYE) course. Makes referrals to appropriate resources and offices; initiates outreach for academically at-risk students; explores new advising initiatives; represents FSB to prospective students and families; assists with open houses and other recruitment initiatives; supports students seeking admission to business program and orientation programs. Position affords significant opportunity for additional project-based contributions, cross-training development, and focused work with specific student populations. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Director of Advising.
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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Master’s degree by date of appointment. Minimum six (6) months of full-time advising experience in a university or college setting, including academic, career, study abroad, or other related areas. Experience gained during a graduate program can apply (graduate experience is pro-rated with one (1) semester being equivalent to two and a quarter (2.25) months of full-time experience). Excellent written and oral communication (including public speaking), organizational, technological, and collaborative skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime and indefinite basis.
Desired Qualifications:
Consideration may be given to candidates with a master’s degree in higher education, counseling or college student personnel; experience working with diverse student populations including first generation, international students, etc.; experience with advising, programming, and project management.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit cover letter and resume. Inquiries may be directed to Marcia Smith at Marcia.Smith@miamioh.edu.
“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”