Academic Advisor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an Academic Advisor to provide guidance to students in the School of Public Health. Responsibilities include academic counseling, guiding students in their course of study, and helping them navigate university systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and 2 years of experience in academic advising or a related field. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance and generous paid time off, among others.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides academic counseling to students.
• Guides students in their course of study.
• Assists in decision-making about majors and careers.
• Teaches navigation of university systems.
• Tracks students' academic progress.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management skills

Professionalism

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Technological proficiency

Accuracy under pressure

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Department

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH - BLOO (BL-SPHB-IUBLA)

Job Summary

• Provides academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, minors, or certificates. Guides students in planning their course of study in concert with the department's 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.

Qualifications

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 in related field.

Work Experience

Required: 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

• Proficient 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 FERPA requirements.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and 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.

Advertised Salary

Salary $50,000 annually

Benefits Overview

• 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)

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Academic Advising

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