Academic Advisor

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington seeks a skilled Academic Advisor within the College of Arts and Sciences to guide undergraduate students across multiple schools. You will counsel students on majors, minors, and certificates, helping map coursework with departmental requirements and campus policies.

The role emphasizes group and one-on-one advising, navigating university processes, and connecting students with opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in liberal arts or related field.
• 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.
• Experience in a student-focused, higher education environment is highly desired.
• 3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling for undergraduate students pursuing majors, minors, or certificates.
• Meet with students in groups and 1-on-1 to guide their program choices.
• Assist students in choosing majors and career or graduate school directions.
• Navigate university systems and policies, promoting student accountability.
• Refer students to campus resources such as support and internship programs.
• Track academic progress and maintain confidential student records.
• Represent advising in campus meetings and develop advising materials.
• Research and implement best practices for advising initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality orientation

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Tech proficiency

FERPA knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Job description

ARTS & SCIENCES; DEAN (BL-ARSD-IUBLA)

Indiana University's (IU) College of Arts and Sciences ( The College ) is a professional organization comprised of 3 schools (the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, the Media School; the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design), 80 departments and programs spanning the arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural and mathematical sciences and served by world-renowned faculty and skilled and talented administrators.

Academic Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences

We are a team of professional academic advisors and administrators dedicated to providing support and expert guidance to undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, including the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and The Media School.

College Advising is part of the Academic Engagement and Student Experience team (AESE) in the College, along with the Walter Center for Career Achievement, the College International Programs Office, and the College's Undergraduate Recruiting Team. We are part of a wider community of academic advisors on campus and beyond. We subscribe to National Academic Advising Association's (NACADAs) " 4 Pillars of Academic Advising " and embrace opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth.

A person in this role will provide academic advising for a wide variety of students pursuing or considering undergraduate majors, minors or certificates in the College of Arts and Sciences.

General Responsibilities

• Provides academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, minors, or certificates. Guides students in planning their course of study in concert with the departments' curricular requirements. Explains curriculum requirements and school and campus policies.
• Meets with students in groups and 1-on-1 to guide students in academic programs that will meet their educational needs and the requirements of their chosen major, minor, and/or certificate.
• Assists students in making informed decisions about a choice of major and potential career or graduate school direction. Helps students to assess their interests, values, and academic skills and to understand these in relation to major choice and potential future career/graduate school options.
• Teaches students how to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies. Empowers student accountability in academic decisions about courses, career direction, and long-term plans. Provides guidance on avenues for increased involvement as an IU student and in the IU community.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources, such as academic support resources, placement programs, internship and overseas study opportunities, etc.
• Tracks and monitors students' academic progress, reviews and maintains confidential student records to ensure that students meet requirements and to document advising discussions, and communicates this information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary.
• Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions. Assists in developing written advising materials for use in student events.
• Researches, recommends, or creates best practices for unit or campus initiatives, projects, processes, or programs and may provide guidance to other Academic Advisors.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree (preferably in liberal arts or in a related field.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.
• Experience in a student-focused, higher education environment is highly desired.

Preferred

• 3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.

Skills

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Uses and learns new technology proficiently and changes practices with changing technology.
• Meet Best Practices and National Standards for Academic Advising.
• Understands and meets Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments.

Bloomington, Indiana

$50,000 annualized wage (paid monthly)

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Academic Advising

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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