Academic Advisor, 21st Century Scholars

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington Campus is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide in-person counseling for 21st Century Scholars, guiding students through majors, minors, and certificates. The role emphasizes helping students plan their courses, understand curriculum requirements, and navigate campus policies.

The advisor will conduct group and one-on-one meetings, assess interests and career directions, and connect students with campus resources.

Qualifications

• Proficient written and verbal communication, professional demeanor, and strong time management.
• Demonstrates accuracy and reliability in handling confidential student records (FERPA).
• Ability to navigate university systems and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling for 21st Century Scholars and guide students in planning their course of study.
• Meet with students in groups and individually to discuss majors, minors, or certificates.
• Assist students in making informed major/career decisions and aligning with goals.
• Navigate university systems and policies to support student success.
• Refer students to campus resources and track academic progress and records.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

FERPA compliance

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree (higher education/public administration/related field)

Job description

21ST CENT SCHOLARS (BL-TFSS-IUBLA)

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Works in close collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director for the 21st Century Scholars Program to provide academic counseling for 21st Century Scholars.

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 Indiana University (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 higher education, public administration, social service, or in a related field.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

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

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.
• Meets 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 requires some evening and weekend hours associated with advising meetings and student programming needs.

Indiana University Bloomington Campus

This is an in person position.

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

• 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

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