Success Advisor - College of Business
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor, Academic Counselor, Education Administration
Success Advisor
- College of Business
Ohio University College of Business, invites applications for up to two full-time Success Advisors in Business Academic Advising and Career Success (BAACS). The positions are based on campus in beautiful Athens, Ohio and are expected to begin as early as July 2026.
The Success Advisor is a member of an integrated college team providing individual academic, career, and related support to College of Business students as they progress through their academic program(s). The Success Advisor provides a supportive environment of educational and career needs by ensuring students follow their approved course of study by building relationships with students while also guiding their career interests and reviewing pathways to graduation.
The Success Advisor will engage students in planning for post-graduate success by bridging the gap between developing educational programs and events and maintaining key liaison relationships with university stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide academic advising, and experiential learning support towards post-graduate success.
- Deliver comprehensive advising support to College of Business students through degree completion, including academic intervention for struggling students.
- Apply student development philosophy (appreciative advising) to provide comprehensive academic advising and career information to students regarding degree program planning, career exploration and decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.
- Review student progress and track students through the use of graduation plans and other academic support services.
- Develop student graduation plans and provide semesterly touchpoints for students.
- Leverage alumni and other relationships to optimize opportunities for student success.
- Collaborate across the institution with various support offices, and colleges to provide excellent service and resources for students.
- Participate in the development of retention strategies to assist students in completing their goal.
- Regularly collaborate with other college staff as needed to support student success.
- Assist in organizing periodic signature events and programs for students, faculty and staff.
- Maintain accurate notes and review audit reports for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals for experiential learning opportunities.
Specific College Needs:
Success Advisors may assist with recruiting and orienting students to Ohio University. This can include advising students through Bobcat Student Orientation prior to each semester, teaching learning community seminars, recommending learning community curricula, and representing the college at recruiting events and the Major's Fair. The specific requirements for each position depend on the needs of the college.
About Ohio University College of Business:
Ohio University's College of Business is a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited business school that offers a hands-on, personalized experience for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We're agile professionals who are disciplined risk takers, life-long learners, and curious global citizens. Our culture in the College of Business is one that is never complacent. We believe if there's a better way, we should do it.
We're motivated to serve our students first and we will always find ways to do, and be, better. This includes finding additional incredible faculty and staff like you. We hope you'll join us.
Our Mission at the College of Business:
We inspire innovators who strategically create value and motivate leaders who serve with grit and determination. We also nurture self-aware citizens who better the world of business.
About Ohio University:
Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where approximately 40,000 students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens Campus offers students a vibrant residential learning experience in one of the nation's most picturesque academic…
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