Job Summary: Assist students in achieving their educational goals by offering advisement, support, and interpretations of University policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison to other departments on campus and provides special services to traditional, non-traditional, post-baccalaureate, transfer, new and returning students. Essential Functions: 30% Provide advisement to students regarding academic, career, and personal matters. 20% Establish and maintain contact with students to monitor academic progress and eligibility of readmission, conditional, or transfer students. Facilitate the application process for students and perform related administrative duties. 20% Act as a liaison between students and various academic and non-academic departments. Refer students to appropriate services and departments when necessary. 10% Maintain accurate student records while using computers to generate reports and communicate with students. 10% Conduct academic workshops for students and coordinates professional development seminars for advisers. 10% Participate in departmental and University-wide committee assignments. Update written material provided by departments and colleges for students. Additional Position Information: Education: Requires a relevant Master's Degree. Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None. Experience: Experience working with students and others in an educational or agency environment required. Organizational, computer and excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in academic advising and counseling in post-secondary/higher education. Leadership: No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others. Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Working Conditions: No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal. Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. Compensation: The compensation for this position is $43,888.00. Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on November 5, 2026, and will remain open until filled. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Cindy Harm Email: charm@uakron.edu ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

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