Academic Advisor, College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Cincinnati Cincin

Academic Advisor, College of Engineering and Applied Science

Cincinnati, OH.

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors. This is a hybrid position located in the Student Success Center.

The Academic Advisor will advise current and prospective students about how to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals. The role is highly visible and involves working with engineering and technology students to ensure timely academic progress and degree completion. Confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment are essential.

• Provide academic advising to facilitate students’ successful and timely educational planning and degree completion.
• Serve as advisor for a designated caseload of students through proactive outreach, support, and education, building trust and accessibility.
• Monitor student progress and develop graduation plans, providing information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and opportunities.
• Evaluate student information and utilize data to facilitate enrollment and registration; maintain advising and enrollment records; assess advanced standing credit and create degree audit exceptions.
• Refer students to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources as needed.
• Support students through educational transition processes such as orientation, exploration, transfer, and graduation.
• Recommend actions related to academic alert, probation, suspension, and dismissal; identify opportunities for high‑performing student engagement.
• Use current advising and student development technologies for outreach to students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with advising concepts, practices, and technologies.
• Collaborate with advising and student development teams to ensure quality workflow and outcomes.
• Attend related meetings and functions.
• Perform related duties as needed; this job description may be updated over time.

Bachelor’s Degree.

Zero to one year of student service or related experience.

• Work experience directly related to student support or in a related field of higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem‑solve, and work independently.

• Standard office environment; no unusual physical or environmental demands.

Competitive salary of $48,000 based on experience.

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans (state pension or Alternative Retirement Plan with UC contribution).
• Generous time‑off policy including vacation, sick time, holidays, and parental leave.

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.