Academic Advisor, Romain College of Business

USI Department of History; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) invites applications for Academic Advisor in the Romain College of Business. Located in Evansville, IN, the role serves as an assigned academic advisor, monitors progress, and assists students with registration and graduation requirements.

Responsibilities include advising during orientation, maintaining student records, coordinating with faculty and staff, and supporting diversity initiatives within the college. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient use of computers and common software (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Creativity and resourcefulness in outreach to current and prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the Romain College of Business, students, other departments, and the Registrar’s Office.
• Be the initial contact for students seeking program information.
• Advise based on placement scores and academic records; enter overrides and substitutions as needed.
• Decide on class schedules and placements; inform students of prerequisites and graduation requirements.
• Advise students, maintain records, monitor progress, and refer as appropriate.
• Provide advising during major advising periods, orientation, and throughout the semester.

Skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job ID: 494312

Location: Evansville, Indiana, United States

Professional / Salaried Staff

Title: Academic Advisor, Romain College of Business

Division: Provost's Office

Department: University Division

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $40,000

EEO Job Group: 2 C8

Position Summary

• Responsible for serving as an assigned academic advisor for students majoring in programs in the Romain College of Business, monitoring the academic progress of assigned advisees, assisting students and faculty with class registration activities, and resolving issues related to student academic progress and fulfillment of graduation requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Romain College of Business and its students, other academic departments, and the Registrar’s Office.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students interested in College program information.
• Utilize student placement scores and academic records to advise students concerning enrollment into appropriate courses, determine if enrollment exceptions are warranted; enter overrides, exceptions and substitutions as needed; and inform students of missing prerequisites and graduation requirements.
• Make decisions concerning changes to students’ class schedules and appropriate placement into classes. Serve as a resource for University and program information for College faculty, staff, and student workers.
• Advise students, maintain student records, monitor student’s graduation progress and make appropriate student referrals.
• Provide advising during the major advising periods, New Student Orientation, and throughout the semester as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of diversity plans within the college
• Work with other University units to meet the advising needs of special population students, including but not limited to adult learners, student athletes, federal and state aid recipients, at-risk students, veterans, students with disabilities, and international students.
• Compile and interpret data for the College advising assessment program as requested by the Romain College of Business Advising Center Director.
• Assist with advisor development programs for faculty and staff who have advising responsibilities within the College.
• Participate in the Romain College of Business sessions at Transfer Visit Days, Open Houses, and other recruiting activities.
• Keep current with University and Romain College of Business policies, procedures, and curriculum changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Attentiveness to detail; strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with students and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels.
• Proficient use of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and email software.
• Position requires creativity and resourcefulness in developing new ideas and in outreaching to current and prospective students. Position always requires positive interaction with students, staff, faculty, and various visitors.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Master’s degree.
• One year experience in academic advising or related field at the college level.
• Experience working with diverse group of students, including students receiving federal and state aid and students at academic risk.
• Knowledge of NACADA (Global Community for Academic Advising) Core Values, CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards) professional standards, and Federal guidelines affecting students and faculty (i.e., FERPA).

Functional Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for the majority of assigned duties.
• Physical assess to classrooms, meeting rooms and various sites throughout campus, and to local and regional venues for occasional conferences or events.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems (software and hardware) to set up functions, to enter data, to retrieve and process information and create documents.
• Ability to retrieve information from written documents and from computer-generated.
• Effective problem solving and the presentation of a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines.
• Extensive physical activity in preparation for and throughout events to oversee activities and interact with staff, faculty and students.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Occasional irregular hours required.
• Irregular work hours as necessary to accommodate students during registration, welcome week and orientation.
• Occasional travel required in the course of professional development and professional activities.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities