Holistic Academic Advisor

Job Details

Apply now Job No: 503240
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Office of Stdnt Success - 220110
Pay Grade: B - Exempt
Advertised: January 05, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Are you passionate about helping undergraduate students achieve success? Enjoy working collaboratively with others? The University of Dayton School of Engineering is hiring a Holistic Academic Advisor. 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.

• Provide academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students regarding their educational path, including understanding all curricular requirements for graduation. This includes:
  Meeting with students in preparation for registration for each academic term, including course scheduling, credit hours and anticipated graduation date
  Supporting exploration of and declaration of majors/minors/certificates/concentrations
  Supporting exploration of alternative pathways to desired careers including double major & dual degree options
  Understanding applicable policies on the confidentiality of student data, registration, student standing, academic probation and suspension, academic integrity, grade appeals, general education (Common Academic Program) requirements, graduation, and other policies in the academic catalog
  Maintain awareness of student support resources and refer students appropriately
• Assist students in transitioning between majors, departments, and/or units (when applicable)
• Assist students in increasing awareness of appropriate vocational, experiential and co‑curricular learning opportunities (e.g., education abroad, community‑engaged learning, internships, research, co‑ops, etc…)
• Assist students in applying holistic strategies and techniques to promote student success, a sense of belonging and student agency
• Assist students in understanding how to transfer credits from other educational institutions (when applicable)
• Teach section(s) of an Introduction to the University course (EGR 102) as determined through need by the academic unit or university
• Inform/answer questions of prospective students & families on degree requirements and program components
• Attend and engage in new student orientation programming for fall and spring incoming classes
  • Begin advising relationship post deposit and prior to summer orientation
  • Participate in pre‑advising sessions prior to summer orientation
  • Maintain availability for in‑person academic advising during New Student Orientation (NSO) days
  • Provide an advising presence during Student Transitions and Family Programs (STFP) initiatives
• Use Student Success Network:
  Monitor and manage flags in the system
  Provide appropriate intervention/referral in a timely manner
  Keep appropriate, concise notes on student interactions
  Provide calendar meeting options to students
• Assist students as a primary contact and liaison for navigating campus policies and processes
• Support students who are not in academic good standing to identify strategies and resources for academic success and persistence
• Assist students by working collaboratively with colleagues across campus and within the student’s support network called a Flight Crew
• Establish and maintain positive collaborations with faculty and staff within their assigned academic units

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to…