Academic Advising Director jobs in Akron, OH

Academic Advising Director directs the academic advising department, its processes, and its advisors. Works closely with academic advisors to ensure that a proactive and high-quality approach is taken with all students advising needs. Being an Academic Advising Director assists Dean or Associate Dean in the preparation and implementation of department wide goals, procedures, and controls. Analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. Additionally, Academic Advising Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the associate dean. The Academic Advising Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Academic Advising Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director of English for Academic Purposes
  • The College of Wooster
  • Wooster, OH FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY: The Associate Director ofEnglish for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a student facing role which helps students navigate their academic experience by supporting them through a variety of services including 1:1 meetings and programs. provides multilingual and international students with language instruction and support, cultural orientation, and academic preparation in classes, groups, and scheduled one-on-one sessions. The Associate Director will also be responsible for overseeing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curriculum, preparing, and teaching classes written and spoken English.

    ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Development and delivery of curriculum to address academic skill-building, including a reading and writing course and a special skills course.
    • Developing and accessing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curriculum, courses, and programs to enhance grammar, reading, listening, speaking, composition, and pronunciation.
    • Delivering group instruction and programs for international students to facilitate the understanding of the U.S. college environment.
    • Advising multilingual and international students for appropriate course selection for their incoming language and academic abilities.
    • Manage assessment of student English language reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and listening skills, as needed, and provide suggestions for appropriate course modifications and skill strengthening strategies.
    • Distinguish between language difference and disability and refer students as necessary to the appropriate assessments and resources.
    • Identify students who may benefit from strengthening critical language skills who may have a variety of disclosed demographic markers.
    • Hire, train, and supervise EAP Peer Tutors.
    • Attend professional conferences as scheduled by the Academic Resource Center staff and director and contribute to the development of best practices within the field through independent research and professional collaboration.
    • Develop and present inclusive pedagogy campus training materials and workshops.
    • Serve on College-wide committees, including the International Student Advisory Committee.
    • Develop and review ARC academic curriculum to meet needs of students.
    • Provide and coach students in strategies for successful academic management and performance at the post-secondary level.
    • Meet with students primarily through 1:1 meetings and provide support in all areas of academic management (study strategies, time management, professor communication and course management)
    • Have knowledge of and be able to effectively apply academic management strategies for college students
    • Provide academic support to students in individualized meetings of up to one hour.
    • Document student meetings and notes in Clockwork, the ARC's student information database
    • Document student meetings in Maxient when working with a student from Care Team
    • Make appropriate referrals to other support areas such as mental health, wellness, etc.
    • Support students with diagnosed and undiagnosed disabilities
    • Work with students to help them meet the requirements for graduation in a timely manner
    • Provide academic management techniques and weekly support to students on academic probation and those that receive academic alerts.
    • Complete daily administrative tasks, program assessment, and data management.
    • Aid in the management and intervention of critical college processes including: Academic Notice Students, Academic alerts and Care Team students.
    • Other duties may be assigned


    Requirements:

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Relevant terminal degree, such as Master's degree in the Teaching of English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, or other relevant area.


    KNOWLEDGE:

    • Must demonstrate firm knowledge of advanced functions of different APEX offices and guide students to the appropriate support.
    • Have strong presentation skills in order to deliver workshops/programs that align with the functions of the Academic Resource Center and APEX.
    • Strong written communication skills to document student meetings. Ability to learn a variety of software platforms such as Clockwork, Maxient, and Microsoft Suite.

    SKILLS:

    • Must be able to set priorities and balance multiple and competing priorities.
    • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, initiative, and efficiency are required.
    • Must be a take-charge, internally motivated individual who has strong time management and organizational skills, the ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks, and work independently with a minimum amount of supervision.
    • Sound judgment; attention to detail; flexibility; positive attitude; friendly; strong organizational skills; and a high energy level are necessary.
    • Needs to enjoy extensive contact with college students, faculty, and staff.
    • Must encourage respect for all people regardless of socioeconomic status, sex, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
    • Must be able to report to work on-time, as scheduled

    ABILITIES:

    • Acknowledge and comply with all departmental SOP, safety, and college requirements.
    • Strong professional ethics and discretion with an attitude of respect for all employed at CoW.
    • Commitment to CoW's mission, vision and values and demonstrated ability to create and sustain an organizational climate based on inclusion, social justice, and equity.
    • Background or educational experience in counseling, social work, student affairs, or higher education strongly preferred
    • Familiarity with Critical Language Pedagogy.
    • Experience in developing and delivering curriculum for EAP students
    • Commitment to an inclusive, equitable and diverse work and campus environment that is consistent with the College's mission
    • Experience in counseling and advising students in academic difficulty
    • Must be team-oriented
    • General knowledge of disability support
    • Ability to design, market and implement effective curriculum and programming
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with administrators, faculty, parents, and students
    • Demonstrated ability to follow-up on issues
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Creative problem solving
    • Flexibility to meet student situations and needs
    • Ability to manage competing priorities
    • Ability to work with a diverse student population
    • Proficiency with databases and spreadsheets
    • Position requires experience in dealing with confidential materials.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role is within an office environment. This position may require times of sedentary work, but also includes a significant amount of time of mobility and travel between buildings and departments and on location. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Flexible work schedule with some evening and weekend work. Occasional travel required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to set for long periods while editing; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, move backwards, and taking unusual positions to capture content. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/may move up to 25-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May occasionally rearrange furniture.



    Additional Information:

    The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.



    Application Instructions:

    For highest consideration please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address.

  • 25 Days Ago

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The University of Akron - Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer
  • Academic Career & Executive Search
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • The University of Akron Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist The University of Akron in its search for Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer. For f...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nursing Academic Coach /Advisor
  • Fortis College
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH FULL_TIME
  • Academic Coach/Nursing Advisor Reports to: Dean/Director of Nursing Position Summary: The primary purpose of the Academic Coaching is to achieve high outcomes in academic performance, licensure pass r...
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Professional Academic Advisor
  • Hiram College
  • Hiram, OH FULL_TIME
  • Professional Academic Advisor Hiram College is seeking a Professional Academic Advisor to serve the campus by providing direct advising support for a variety of students. Work includes assisting with ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Academic Coach 2024-2025
  • Educational Empowerment Group
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionPlease consider the following job responsibilities in the areas of Leadership, Accountability, Support and Communication when contemplating candidates for an Academic Coach. An effective Ac...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Substitute - High School Academic
  • Wayne County Schools Career Center
  • Smithville, OH FULL_TIME
  • High School Academic - Certified: English, History, Math,Science There are five steps that must be taken to become a substitute teacher at WCSCC. Step #1 - Complete AppliTrack Application and complete...
  • 17 Days Ago

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SharePoint Intern
  • Metlife Legal Plans
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Job Description Job Description MetLife Legal Plans is currently hiring a SharePoint Intern for the Summer of 2024. The ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Algebra Instructor
  • Ross Education, LLC
  • Canton, OH
  • ** Position Description** **Adjunct Algebra Instructor** Location **North Canton, OH** **ADJUNCT ALGEBRA INSTRUCTOR** Ou...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Intern - Pharmacy
  • Alliance Community Hospital
  • Alliance, OH
  • Re-Posting dates for internal transfers: May 12, 2023, through May 14, 2023 BASIC FUNCTION Pharmacy Interns perform all ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Substitute School Secretary
  • The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Position Type: Substitute Job Families Date Posted: 2024-01-02 Location:Administration or As Assigned INTRODUCTION: CONT...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Teacher
  • The Goddard School of North Ridgeville, OH
  • North Ridgeville, OH
  • Job Description Job Description No nights and weekends! Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
  • The Goddard School of North Ridgeville, OH
  • North Ridgeville, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: Paid Training Time Employee Retirement Plan Competitive salary Employee discou...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Art History Leadership
  • CMA
  • Cleveland, OH
  • The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) and the Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) re...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) - Department of Dance
  • Careerbuilder
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posted April 19, 2023 The Department of Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...
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