Academic Program Services Consultant - School of Health and Rehab Sciences

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS), supporting academic success, retention, timely progression, and career development through proactive, student‑centered strategies. Monitors academic progress, communicates requirements and policies, and connects students to appropriate campus resources to promote success. In addition to direct advising responsibilities, the Academic Program Specialist (HRS Advising Lead) serves as a lead within the HRS Office of Academic Affairs, coordinating and overseeing key advising and student services operations.

Leads initiatives that support undergraduate HRS advisors, conducts new major student orientation, end‑of‑term academic action processes, and graduation. Serves as the office liaison for the Buckeye Degree Planner, oversees undergraduate student record maintenance, and manages the HRS student services website to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information. Further extends impact through participation in recruitment, student engagement efforts, and signature school events.

Mentors new advisors and provides leadership within the HRS Office of Academic Affairs and the broader Ohio State advising community. Contributes to committee work, leads and supports complex projects, and engages in ongoing professional development, including conference presentations. Upholds the mission and values of the university, college, school, and HRS Office of Academic Affairs, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
• 6 years of relevant experience required. 8‑12 years of relevant experience preferred.

• 50% Provides and documents comprehensive, one‑on‑one academic advising to HRS students in person and online, ensuring alignment of academic pathways with career and personal goals and overseeing all aspects of curriculum planning, including general education, prerequisite and major requirements, course selection and sequencing, minors, dual degrees, and certificates. Monitors student progress, implements timely interventions, advises on academic, probationary, and financial concerns, and processes student requests such as add/drop petitions and transfer credit.
  
  Builds relationships with key stakeholders to support student engagement.
• 30% Serves as a lead academic advisor providing consultative support and coordination for advising staff within the unit, offering regular guidance to advisors, supporting day‑to‑day functioning of the advising cluster, and coordinating professional development, onboarding, and orientation for new HRS advising staff. Manages undergraduate advising rosters and student advisor assignments, addresses front‑line advising issues, and represents the director at meetings as needed.
• 10% Coordinates quarterly meetings and provides ongoing support to HRS undergraduate program directors and regional campus advisors regarding curriculum revisions, student issues, policy updates, and advising inquiries, ensuring consistent dissemination of information across stakeholders.
• 5% Participates in and supports special and advising‑related projects, performs administrative tasks that support advising and student services functions, and engages in professional development and university‑level initiatives.
• 5% Mentors and supports new advisors, serves as a resource for complex academic advising cases, and provides leadership within the unit and broader advising community.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.