Academic Advisor - Academic Advising

Academic Advising at Sinclair is a collaborative effort between advisors and students. Advisors empower all students to define educational and career goals, listen to concerns, ask questions, and equip students to make informed choices to achieve their goals. This position supports the mission of the College by providing academic goal setting and advising services for students. Effective advising results in students completing milestones toward their individual academic, career, and personal goals which are consistent with the mission and goals of the College.

Academic advisors and coaches may also be assigned administrative responsibilities under the leadership of a Senior Academic Advisor, Advising Manager, or Director that support the activities of the department.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.

After in-person training, advisors in good standing may have the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide holistic academic advising to assist students toward the completion of their education/career and personal goals
• Accurately interpret, apply, and clearly communicate the college’s academic requirements, processes and policies as well as stay up to date on curricular and policy changes
• Use the systems and processes provided by the institution to clearly and fully document interactions with students
• Complete case management activities to support student success in regard to retention and academic progression toward graduation
• Serve as an effective team member within the department, sub-groups, or any collaborative teams assigned
• Demonstrate performance that is innovative, well-organized, supportive of institutional goals and that fosters individual excellence and morale
• Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities to enhance the student experience
• Academic Advisors and Coaches are assigned to serve a particular population of students. This population could be defined by student major or student type. Academic Coaches may be assigned to work with students who need additional support and to create training materials for other colleagues related to the training and support of these students
• Academic Advisors and Coaches support the mission of academic advising by providing training within the department and throughout the college
• Academic Advisors and Coaches are advocates for student success and may be called upon to develop or adapt student success practices that will support all Sinclair students, beyond those assigned to their caseload
• Other duties as assigned

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of related work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402