Academic Advisor

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

HSA contributions

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences seeks an Academic Advisor to support undergraduates across the Eskenazi School, Hamilton Lugar School, and Media School. You will advise on majors, minors, certificates, and navigate campus policies. Required: Master’s degree and 2 years in student affairs or advising; preferred 3 years.

Bloomington, Indiana location. Compensation: $50,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, tuition subsidy, holidays,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or a related field; higher‑education experience is desired.
• Understanding and applying FERPA requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic counseling for undergraduates pursuing majors, minors, or certificates.
• Guides students in planning course of study in line with curricular requirements.
• Assists students in selecting majors, minors, and career or graduate school directions.
• Teaches navigation of university systems, policies, and processes.
• Recommends campus resources and opportunities (internships, overseas study, etc.).
• Tracks academic progress and maintains confidential records.
• Represents advising at campus meetings and supports materials for events.
• Develops best practices for academic advising and related initiatives.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Lifelong learning

Accuracy

Tech literacy

FERPA knowledge

Meet standards

Education

Master's degree

Liberal arts degree preferred

Job description

College of Arts & Sciences

Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences is a professional organization comprising three schools—the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, the Media School, and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design—along with 80 departments, programs, institutes, and centers that span the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.

Academic Advising in the College of Arts & Sciences

We are a team of professional academic advisors and administrators focused on 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. The College Advising service is part of the Academic Engagement and Student Experience (AESE) team, along with the Walter Center for Career Achievement, the College International Programs Office, and the Undergraduate Recruiting Team.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising for a diverse community 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, guiding them in planning their course of study in concert with departmental curricular requirements and explaining curriculum requirements and campus policies.
• Meets with students in groups and one‑on‑one to guide them in academic programs that 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, helping them assess their interests, values, and academic skills.
• Teaches students how to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies, empowering student accountability in academic decisions.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources such as academic support, placement programs, internship and overseas study opportunities, and more.
• Tracks and monitors students' academic progress, reviews and maintains confidential records, and communicates information in a timely manner to students and appropriate academic offices.
• Represents the advising function at campus meetings and recruiting functions, and assists in developing written advising materials for 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.

Education

Required: Master’s degree in a related field.

Preferred: Master’s degree in a liberal arts field.

Work Experience

Required: 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or a related field; experience in a student‑focused, higher‑education environment is highly desired.

Preferred: 3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or a related field.

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates effective 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 adapts to changing technology.
• Meets best practices and national standards for academic advising.
• Understands and meets 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.

Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Compensation

$50,000 annualized wage, paid monthly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Health 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)

Job Details

Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Academic Advising

Equal Opportunity Statement

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