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Posted: 26-Nov-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 100502-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
Job Overview
As a member of the Advising Center, provide academic advising, intervention, support services, and programming to current and prospective students in campus-based and online/distance learning programs at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College (UCC). Utilize a student-centered approach to enhance students? likelihood of retention and success in the College and at the University. Assist students in developing a portfolio of experiences which will enhance their college experience and prepare them to transition to a career or further education. Assist students transitioning into and out of the college.
This position requires a high degree of accountability and responsibility. Daily work involves handling information that is often sensitive and confidential in nature; therefore, discretion is of the utmost importance. The individual will be expected to exercise sound judgment as it relates to dealing with students, faculty, staff, parents, and administrative personnel.
This position is located in Batavia, Ohio. A hybrid work schedule may be permissible after a probationary period.
Essential Functions
- Provide academic advising to facilitate students? successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.
- Serve as advisor for a designated caseload of students through proactive outreach, support, and education. Develop a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students. Ensure accurate advice and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience.
- Monitor student progress and develop graduation plans in partnership with individual students. Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities, and guidelines for academic programs.
- Evaluate student information and utilize data to facilitate enrollment and registration. Maintain advising and enrollment records. In partnership with faculty, assess advanced standing credit, substitute courses to meet graduation requirements, and create degree audit exceptions. Facilitate and complete student degree certification.
- Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
- Support students through educational transition processes (ex. orientation, exploration, transfer, transition, and graduation.)
- Recommend actions related to academic alert, probation, suspension, and dismissal of students. Identify opportunities for high-performing student engagement and goal attainment.
- Utilize current advising and student success technologies for outreach to students. Perform other duties related to student success.
- Support student needs with sound equity and inclusion practices for student success.
- Engage ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising concepts, practices, policies, technologies, and student success needs at the university and in higher education.
- Function as a member of an advising or student success team to ensure the proper workflow and outcomes of the unit. Collaborate with UC advising community colleagues to advance quality advising practice.
- Attend related meetings and functions.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor?s Degree
Required Experience
Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Undergraduate student service and/or leadership may be considered. Experience in other areas with transferable skills may also be considered.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Possess a collaborative work style that fosters trust, respect, and successful working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
- Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, delegate, and to create systems and processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
- Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally.
- Solid relationship management skills enhancing internal organizational relations and external community interactions.
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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