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Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor, COM Center for Student Success

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Jul 21, 2026
Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors 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 atuc.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. About the Department As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. Job Overview The College of Medicine Center for Student Success is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor to work with the Medical Sciences undergraduate students, staff, and faculty to meet our program's objectives. The Center for Student Success (CSS) works to identify and recruit a student body of future leaders in the fields of clinical practice (including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other healthcare professions), medical research, and public health. The selected candidate will provide academic advising, intervention, support services, and programming to students. The position requires a high degree of accountability, responsibility, a strong student-centric approach, and a collaborative mindset. The individual will be expected to exercise sound judgment as it relates to dealing with students, faculty, staff, administrative personnel, and parents. Essential Functions Advise both in person and online current and prospective students on how to meet their educational and career goals through best practices in advising and appropriate referrals to student support services. Create academic plans, maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, meet with students to assess and discuss progress, and support students in meeting COM Undergraduate Program requirements. Evaluate student information and utilize data to facilitate enrollment and registration. In partnership with faculty, assess advanced standing credit, substitute courses to meet graduation requirements, and create degree audit exceptions. Facilitate and/or complete degree certification. Give presentations to various classes/populations as well as new student advising at orientation. The Advisor may be called upon to give Admissions presentations to prospective program applicants. Work closely with faculty and staff on programmatic and student issues. Engage in ongoing professional development and training, both at UC and through professional organizations, to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising practices, policies, technologies, and student success needs at the university and in higher education. Function as a member of the Center for Student Success team to ensure the proper workflow and outcomes. Collaborate with UC advising community colleagues to advance quality advising practice. Recommend policy to best meet student needs. Attend related meetings and functions. May teach one or more college-level courses each year. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to student workers and/or ambassadors (i.e., hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action, scheduling, etc.) May advise student organization groups. May lead a programmatic area of oversight and planning for a student success program or function within the Center for Student Success. Conceptualize, develop, implement, and evaluate the program. Train new academic advisors and other unit staff on key student service functions. The Advisor must be detail-oriented and have strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to retain a high volume of programmatic, college, and university related information while having the ability to critically think through complex situations. Academic Advisor Required Education* Bachelor's Degree Required Experience Zero (0) to one (1) year of student service or related experience. - OR - Senior Academic Advisor Required Education Bachelor's Degree Required Experience Three (3) years of academic advising Additional Qualifications Considered Master's Degree Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously Hearing, listening - Continuously Talking - Continuously Standing - Often Walking - Often Reaching overhead - Seldom Pulling, pushing - Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom 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: 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 based on experience 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 ourCareers 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 atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 103085