/Academic Advisor, Hybrid, College of Nursing

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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 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

The College of Nursing, at the University of Cincinnati (UC), is seeking an Academic Advisor to join our innovative and top-ranked team leading the transformation of healthcare and academic advising of onsite learners.
 
Build your portfolio by working at a tier one research institution that utilizes the latest in educational innovations, such as our Telehealth Technology, simulation, experiential learning, Inter-professional Collaboratory and research. Take advantage of our generous tuition reimbursement program to further your career, save money with our substantial benefit programs and partake in our many employee discounts. If you want a career where you can make a difference in the lives of your students, and ultimately the patients that they will serve, this position is for you! Help us create tomorrow's nurse leaders. Join a team ranked BEST over a dozen times! UC Nurses, We See Leaders!

Academic Advisors will assist our students enrolled in the BSN program to achieve their goals of earning their undergraduate pre-licensure nursing degree. As a member of an advising team in which students are placed at the center of all that we do, Academic Advisors work collaboratively with faculty and staff to identify and address the issues that students face while pursuing their degree.

Academic Advisors support students enrolled in our on-site BSN program, but have the luxury of working a hybrid work schedule that includes both on-campus and work-from-home options.  
 
Advisors work in tandem with the Assistant Director and Faculty to determine an academic plan and map progress toward the completion of an undergraduate degree in UC's College of Nursing. Advisors are responsible for partnering with our undergraduate advising team on the development, implementation, and assessment of academic and non-academic programming for BSN students, focusing on overall student success and satisfaction. Advisors will support student needs with informed practices and provide equal opportunity for student success. Engaging in 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 is essential.
 

• 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. 
• 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.

Bachelor’s Degree

Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience.

N/A

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written to communicate with students in one-on-one settings, groups settings, email and letters.
• Academic Advisors must be proficient in basic software packages (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Outlook) as well as other tools used at University of Cincinnati including Slate, Catalyst, Inspire, Canvas, WebEx, Zoom and use of social media.
• Previous experience in nursing or health related field.
• Knowledge of best practices for supporting adult learners and undergraduate students.
• A Master's degree 

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $46,350 - $47,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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