Academic Advisor - Health Science

Ivy Tech Community College; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students in Valparaiso, IN. You will support goal setting, interpretation of placement scores, and course registration using a case management approach.

The role requires collaborating with campus colleagues, maintaining FERPA-compliant records, and contributing to student retention and success. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years in academic advising, admissions, career counseling, or related higher education area.
• Experience with diverse communities and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication and time management; ability to work in a team.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database applications including student records systems.
• Administrative and organizational skills and strong customer service attributes.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach.
• Help students define personal and academic goals and interpret placement scores and program requirements.
• Refer students to internal and external resources to support success.
• Maintain FERPA-compliant advising records and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Academic advising

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems

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 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.