Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor serves as a student-centered advisor, advocate, and student success professional within the University's Dragon Pathways model. The Academic Advisor supports students throughout the student lifecycle, from onboarding and transition to the University through persistence, degree progression, and graduation.

What You Will Do

The Academic Advisor develops meaningful, proactive relationships with assigned students and helps students understand and successfully navigate their individual Dragon Pathway. Through developmental advising, individualized academic planning, proactive outreach, early intervention, and coordinated support, the Academic Advisor helps students overcome barriers, remain engaged, make informed decisions, and progress toward timely degree completion.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Academic Advisor utilizes student success data, including academic records, enrollment activity, attendance, early alerts, predictive analytics, and other indicators, to identify students who may need additional support. The Advisor coordinates with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to connect students with appropriate resources and create a coordinated student experience focused on persistence, retention, and completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Previous experience in Higher Education curriculum or academic advising
• Ability to work with faculty and/or students in group and one-on-one situations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in an environment with continuous interruptions
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Current understanding of the requirements for FERPA, Financial Aid, and Disability Services in a university setting
• Understanding of and commitment to Tiffin University's Vision, Mission, and Values

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution
• Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability
• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support