Honors College Advisor

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days 24

Sick days 12

Holidays 10

Parental leave 6 weeks

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance (MakeMyMove)

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking an Honors College Advisor to support students pursuing an Honors Diploma. You will work with a team of advisors to guide students through degree planning, course scheduling, and academic activities, including orientation and summer advising.

The role requires collaboration with university offices to interpret curriculum requirements. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience (teaching, counseling or advising).
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with Honors College students for degree planning and academic counseling.
• Maintain knowledge of degree requirements across Ball State majors and university systems.
• Direct and participate in new student orientation and supervise summer advisors.
• Tutor students on degree audits and develop four-year plans for graduation.
• Enter four-year plans into the degree management system.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title:

Honors College Advisor

Compensation:

$44,000-$46,000

Department:

Honors College

About this opportunity:

The Honors College at Ball State University welcomes applicationsfor Honors College Advisor. We seek an engaged professional who iscommitted to supporting students on their way to completing anHonors Diploma. This position will join a dynamic team of advisorswho work together to support students in the Honors College.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to beemployed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Serve as one of three professional academic advisors to all HonorsCollege students (matriculates, transfer, and upper divisionstudents) in academic program planning, course scheduling, andother academic activities; participate in summer orientation andsummer advising; support the Dean of the Honors College inproviding services to Honors students; collaborate with UniversityCollege’s Office of Academic Advising in understanding andinterpreting curriculum requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meet individually with Honors College students for degreeplanning, curricular monitoring, and academic counseling.
• Maintain knowledge about degree requirements in all Ball Statemajors and university systems as they pertain to course scheduling,course selection, and other functions of university software thatare appropriate to professional advisors.
• Direct and participate in the advising portion of new studentorientation; train and supervise summer advisors. Review updatedmatriculate data to determine necessary schedule adjustments.
• Tutor new Honors students on interpreting the degree auditprogram; consult on creation and development of four-year plans forgraduation.
• Review and enter four-year plans for first year Honors studentsinto the student degree management software system.
• Promote strategies for retention (for example, individualinterview sessions to address the following: time management, testanxiety, study skills development, decision-making skillsdevelopment, career exploration). Contact students who havereceived a midterm deficiency to identify the causes of thedeficiency and develop corrective strategies. Contact students whohave not registered for classes and facilitate the registrationprocess.
• Attend Honors College staff meetings and inform Honors Collegestaff of current and pending issues arising from advising.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree requirements from an accredited college oruniversity completed at time of appointment.
• One year relevant experience (for example, teaching, counselingor advising).
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree requirements from a regionally accreditedcollege or university completed at time of appointment.
• Direct experience advising college-level students.
• Demonstrable commitment to Honors education.
• Knowledge of Ball State’s Honors College, Honors academicrequirements, and university requirements
• Experience working with student information and degreemanagement software systems
• Familiarity with Ball State’s current student information anddegree management software systems.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancingprofessional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's whywe offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays ayear. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life'smost significant moments. We offer affordable health and dentalinsurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, aswell a range of retirement benefits to provide financial securityto you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus onyour work and personal growth without worrying about theunexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support ofyour family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (orchildren's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do thesame for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costsfor you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of yourgraduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day youstart. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

Curious about our excellent benefits package?

We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator -Professional and download the spreadsheet. If you are applyingfor a 10-month position or one with Burris or Indiana Academy,please select the corresponding calculator.

Relocation Program: MakeMyMove

Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality oflife can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer theadvantages of a university community with the accessibility andaffordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts andculture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare,athletics, and a strong sense of connection.

Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may accessrelocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-workingoptions, and community-building opportunities designed to help themget settled and connected.

Current benefits for eligible participants may include:

• Up to $5,000 cash for relocation

• Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
• Access to the Ball State University Library
• One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
• Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
• Help desk for connecting to local resources
• Opportunity for board participation
• Six-month YMCA membership

Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibilityrequirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants shouldreview the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility,available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and communitypartnerships aligns with Destination 2040:Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plancalls our University to work with community partners to promotetalent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in EastCentral Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality ofthe communities we serve.

Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove .