Academic Advisor

ivytech; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, IN, is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach. You will help students define goals, interpret placement scores, and navigate curricula and prerequisites to register for courses.

The Advisor will refer students to internal and external resources to foster success, maintain FERPA-compliant records, and coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields (required).
• Minimum of three years of experience in academic advising or related higher education area (required).
• Master's degree preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental academic advising using student development theories to clarify goals.
• Assist students in interpreting placement scores, curricula, and prerequisites.
• Help students understand registration processes and prerequisites for each semester.
• Maintain FERPA-compliant advising records and develop Academic Completion Plans.
• Coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials.

Skills

Student advocacy

Case management

Interpreting scores

Academic advising

Communication

Education

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

Master's degree preferred in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline

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.

Reports to Director of Academic Advising.

Salary Range: $46,000 - $50,000 (based on education and experience)

Major Responsibilities

• 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 contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.

Application Requirements

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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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

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