Academic Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Indiana, seeks an Academic Advisor to provide developmental advising for students, helping them set academic and career goals and understand placement scores and curricula. The advisor will maintain FERPA records and coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 5 years of related higher education experience or 2 years with a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Community College experience or credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students.
• Assist students in interpreting placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites.
• Maintain advising records in compliance with FERPA.
• Coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials.
• Develop and monitor Academic Completion Plans and student progress.
• Refer students to internal and external resources to promote success.
• Explain the college’s registration process and prerequisite requirements.
• Promote inclusive environments and engage in professional development.

Skills

Case management

Student advocacy

Academic advising

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach. Assist students in defining personal and academic career goals, interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curriculum and pre-requisites, and developing basic skills to register for courses, as appropriate. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.

Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support.

Demonstrate developmental academic advising that assists students in clarifying personal and academic career goals through the use of appropriate student development, human development, and student learning theories.

Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc.

Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the College’s registration process and processes that need to be completed prior to the beginning of each semester.

Maintain current knowledge of the institution’s academic programs, curriculum, practices and academic and student policies.

Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff.

Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs.

Manage academic advising case load in a manner that promotes retention, persistence, and student success through proactive interactions and interventions.

Assist students in the development of an Academic Completion Plan.

Monitor student progress through regular meetings, communications, interventions, assessments, and data collection.

Maintain academic advising records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Utilize a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process.

Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected.

Actively participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations, as well as college-wide committees, etc.

The above list of duties should not be construed as an exhaustive list.

Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Reports to: Director of Academic Advising

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.Masters degree preferred.

Minimum of five years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.

Community College experience or credential preferred.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 (based on education and experience)

Application Requirements

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future - because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.