Academic Advisor - Health Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition assistance

Paid professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso seeks a qualified Academic Advisor to support student success through advocacy, goal clarification, and individualized planning. You will interpret placement scores, explain curricula and prerequisites, and guide students through registration processes each semester.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Academic and Student Affairs, maintaining FERPA records, and building inclusive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields; Master's preferred.
• Minimum three years in academic advising, admissions, or career counseling; or one year with a Master's.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Advise students to clarify personal and academic goals using appropriate student development, human development, and learning theories.
• Assist students in interpreting placement scores, program curricula, and prerequisites.
• Help students understand registration processes and steps before each semester.
• Maintain current knowledge of programs, curriculum, and college policies.
• Coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials.
• Maintain FERPA-compliant advising records and develop individualized academic plans.
• Engage with faculty, staff, and students to promote advising services and inclusive environment.
• Participate in professional development and college committees.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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 diversecommunities 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.

Benefits

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.