Academic Advisor - College Credit Plus, Enrollment Management

Job Description Apply now Job Title: Academic Advisor - College Credit Plus, Enrollment Management Posting Start Date: 8/12/26 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu . UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview Academic Advisors in the College Credit Plus program advise current and prospective students about how to meet their educational, professional, and personal goals. A successful candidate enjoys interacting with precollege-aged students (grades 6 through 12) and their families, problem solving, and working in a collaborative environment. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Secondary Enrollment Partnerships, and is housed in the Advising and Academic Services unit within the Division of Enrollment Management. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid remote work arrangement to applicants with a residence in the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area. Limited travel to the UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont Colleges may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies. Essential Functions 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. 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. Support student needs with sound practices for student success. Engage 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. 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. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Facilitate and complete student degree certification. Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Experience Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Undergraduate student service and/or leadership experience in a secondary or post-secondary educational environment may be considered. Experience with PeopleSoft or other student information systems may be considered. Application Process Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and must include both a cover letter of interest and a current CV/resume. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: up to $49,350 Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary up to $49,350 commensurate with experience and qualifications Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page . UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected] . Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 103404