Holistic Academic Advisor
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Job No: 503467
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: CoAS - Curric & Acad Outcomes - 208650
Pay Grade: B - Exempt
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| Position Summary: |
Are you passionate about helping undergraduate students achieve success? Do enjoy working collaboratively with others? The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton is hiring a Holistic Academic Advisor to join our team. Guided by our Catholic, Marianist identity as a University for the Common Good, Holistic Academic Advisors engage in National Association of Academic Advisors (NACADA) informed, mission-centric academic advising through providing positive, meaningful interactions with undergraduate students that contribute to student belonging, encouraging whole person success, retention and persistence through graduation. The university is committed to supporting traditionally underserved student populations, as is demonstrated by its being a member of the prestigious American Talent Initiative, aimed at increasing access and success for Pell-eligible students. |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to establishing positive working relationships with colleagues across an organization
Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive student information
ability to collaborate across organizations
ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff
Ability to effectively use basic office technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
Experience supporting and advancing the success of students
Ability to work some nights and weekends
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Completion of Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
At least 1 year working with college-aged students (all post-undergraduate experience is considered; HS work with Juniors and Seniors will be considered)
Field or academic background related to a specific academic unit
Experience with Starfish by EAB/Hobson, Banner, DegreeWorks or equivalent systems
Experience instructing/teaching/facilitation
Ability to communicate knowledge of current student development best practices
Ability to communicate knowledge of current academic advising best practices
Ability to deliver equitable and culturally appropriate holistic student support
Ability to communicate knowledge of Appreciative Advising and NACADA best practices
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the distinctive characteristics of Marianist universities
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
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| Closing Statement: |
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
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