Academic Advisor - Health Science

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical plans with HSA

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ivy Tech is seeking an Academic Advisor in Valparaiso, IN. You will provide developmental advising to help students define goals, interpret placement scores, understand curricula, and plan course registration.

You will refer students to internal and external resources to support success and maintain FERPA-compliant records. The role reports to the Dean of Health Sciences and requires collaboration across Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials and processes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum three years in academic advising or related higher education area.
• Experience with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and time management; teamwork.
• Experience with student records management systems.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to student development and success through advocacy and support.
• Provide developmental academic advising to help students clarify goals.
• Assist students in interpreting placement scores, curricula, and pre-requisites.
• Explain registration processes and prerequisites before each semester.
• Maintain knowledge of programs, policies, and FERPA requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate advising materials.
• Develop awareness of financial aid programs affecting advising.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Teamwork

MS Office

FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email

Online social media tools

Job description

Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach.

Support 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.

This position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.

Location: Valparaiso

Pay Range: $42,000 - 45,000/year

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 Individualized Academic 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.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields. Master's preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required or one (1) year of experience with a Master's degree.
• Experience working with and being committed to diverse communities is required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative and working in a team environment is required.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications including student records management systems and online social media tools.
• Administrative and organizational skills along with strong customer service attributes are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience demonstrating leadership qualities is preferred.
• Community College experience or credential preferred.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

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 Securi