Honors College Advisor

Ball State University; United States; In loco; USD 44.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Up to $5,000 relocation assistance

Co‑working space courtesy of The Innov

Access to Ball State Library

Rec Fit pass

Descrizione del lavoro

Ball State University’s Honors College seeks an experienced Honors College Advisor to support students in earning an Honors Diploma. You will be part of a three-advisor team assisting with academic planning, scheduling, orientation, and curriculum interpretation.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of degree requirements, and collaboration with University College’s Office of Academic Advising. The position is based in Muncie, IN.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year relevant experience in teaching, counseling or advising.
• Excellent communication skills.

Mansioni

• Meet individually with Honors College students for degree planning, curricular monitoring, and academic counseling.
• Direct and participate in the advising portion of new student orientation; train and supervise summer advisors.
• Review updated matriculate data to determine necessary schedule adjustments.
• Tutor new Honors students on interpreting the degree audit program; consult on creation and development of four-year plans for graduation.
• Review and enter four-year plans for first year Honors students into the student degree management software system.
• Promote strategies for retention (time management, study skills, etc.).
• Contact students with midterm deficiencies to identify causes and develop corrective strategies.
• Contact students who have not registered for classes and facilitate registration.
• Attend Honors College staff meetings and inform staff of current issues arising from advising.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Advising experience

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Strumenti

Student information systems

Degree management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title

Honors College Advisor

Compensation

$44,000-$46,000

Department

Honors College

About this opportunity

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

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed 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 Honors College students (matriculates, transfer, and upper division students) in academic program planning, course scheduling, and other academic activities; participate in summer orientation and summer advising; support the Dean of the Honors College in providing services to Honors students; collaborate with University College’s Office of Academic Advising in understanding and interpreting curriculum requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet individually with Honors College students for degree planning, curricular monitoring, and academic counseling.
• Maintain knowledge about degree requirements in all Ball State majors and university systems as they pertain to course scheduling, course selection, and other functions of university software that are appropriate to professional advisors.
• Direct and participate in the advising portion of new student orientation; train and supervise summer advisors.
• Review updated matriculate data to determine necessary schedule adjustments.
• Tutor new Honors students on interpreting the degree audit program; consult on creation and development of four-year plans for graduation.
• Review and enter four-year plans for first year Honors students into the student degree management software system.
• Promote strategies for retention (for example, individual interview sessions to address the following: time management, test anxiety, study skills development, decision‑making skills development, career exploration).
• Contact students who have received a midterm deficiency to identify the causes of the deficiency and develop corrective strategies.
• Contact students who have not registered for classes and facilitate the registration process.
• Attend Honors College staff meetings and inform Honors College staff of current and pending issues arising from advising.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree requirements from a regionally accredited college 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 academic requirements, and university requirements.
• Experience working with student information and degree management software systems.
• Familiarity with Ball State’s current student information and degree management software systems.

What we offer

• Paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks) for life's most significant moments.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Robust long‑term disability and life insurance plans.
• A range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family.
• These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
• When you work for us, you are family.
• And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
• We do the same for you.
• In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.
• This offer is good from the very first day you start.

Relocation Program

MakeMyMove

• 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

Location

Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, 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 access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co‑working options, and community‑building opportunities designed to help them get 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 eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.

Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765‑285‑1823 for assistance.

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday‑Friday Phone: 765‑285‑1834 Fax: 765‑285‑8663