Senior Academic Advisor, Pre-Professional Health

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking an experienced Academic Advisor within the College of Arts and Sciences to support undergraduate students in the Pre-Professional Clinical Health minor and related programs. This role collaborates withHealth Professions and Prelaw Advising Office and engages campus partners in advising sessions and informational programs.

The position emphasizes meeting students individually or in groups, guiding timely course completion, and maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, minors, or certificates.
• Guides students in planning their course of study in concert with the departments' curricular requirements; explains curriculum requirements and school policies.
• Meets with students in groups and 1-on-1 to guide students in academic programs that meet their educational needs and requirements of their chosen major, minor, and/or certificate.
• Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions; develops advising materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Accuracy under pressure

Initiative

FERPA knowledge

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

ARTS & SCIENCES; DEAN (BL-ARSD-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University's College of Arts and Sciences (The College) isa professional organization comprised of 3 schools (the HamiltonLugar School of Global and International Studies, the Media School;the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design), 80departments and programs spanning the arts and humanities, socialsciences, and natural and mathematical sciences and served byworld-renowned faculty and skilled and talentedadministrators.

Academic Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences

We are a team of professional academic advisors and administratorsdedicated to providing support and expert guidance to undergraduatestudents in the College of Arts and Sciences, including theEskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design, the Hamilton LugarSchool of Global and International Studies, and The MediaSchool.

College Advising is part of the Academic Engagement and StudentExperience team (AESE) in the College, along with the Walter Centerfor Career Achievement, the College International Programs Office,and the College's Undergraduate Recruiting Team. We are part of awider community of academic advisors on campus and beyond. Wesubscribe to NACADA's 4Pillars of Academic Advising and embrace opportunities forcontinuous personal and professional growth.

More information about theCollege.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising for students pursuing or consideringthe minor in Pre-Professional Clinical Health and students withmajors in the College who are considering professional programs inthe health sciences.
• Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for allstudents.
• Meets with students individually or in groups to guide them inpursuing a course of study based on their developmental needs andtheir academic and career goals.
• Teaches students to explore their intellectual interests andassess their abilities. Teaches students to research and understandthe requirements of their intended major, minor and certificateprograms, as well as professional programs of interest.
• Guides students in planning a personalized course of studybased on their academic and career objectives, with an emphasis ontimely completion of course prerequisites for professional degreeprograms in the health sciences.
• Makes effective use of student information systems to monitorstudent academic progress and provide ongoing support and guidancefor students in the building and refinement of their personalacademic plans. Help students identify and engage with experientiallearning and co-curricular opportunities that support theiracademic and career goals.
• Keeps accurate records of student advising contacts andmaintain the confidentiality of student records. Remains current oncurricular requirements, policies, and procedures. Maintainscurrent knowledge of advising and student development theorythrough ongoing professional development. Assume other advisingresponsibilities as assigned by the College's Advising LeadershipTeam.
• Serves as the point person for the Pre-Professional ClinicalHealth minor and primary liaison with the Health Professions andPrelaw Advising Office and other advising units.
• Provides group advising for prospective students andinformation sessions for campus partners. Directs students toappropriate campus resources such as career services, tutoring, andother academic support services.
• Supports students in pursuit of undergraduate research,internship, and study abroad opportunities. Represents thePre-Professional Clinical Health minor and the College oncommittees and working groups and at recruiting functions. Assistsin the development of written materials.
• Collaborates with the Health Professions and Prelaw AdvisingOffice to maintain current knowledge of prerequisites forprofessional programs in health fields and applicationrequirements. Researches, recommends, or develops best practicesfor health professions advising. Provides training and support forother advisors as appropriate.

General Responsibilities

• Provides academic counseling for students pursuing orconsidering majors, minors, or certificates. Guides students inplanning their course of study in concert with the departments'curricular requirements; explains curriculum requirements andschool and campus policies.
• Meets with students in groups and 1-on-1 to guide students inacademic programs that will meet their educational needs and therequirements of their chosen major, minor, and/or certificate.Assesses student satisfaction and engagement with advising andrecommends improvements in practice.
• Assists students in making informed decisions about a choice ofmajor and potential career or graduate school direction. Helpsstudents to assess their interests, values, and academic skills andto understand these in relation to major choice and potentialfuture career/graduate school options.
• Teaches students how to navigate university systems, academicprocesses, and policies. Empowers student accountability inacademic decisions about courses, career direction, and long-termplans. Provides guidance on avenues for increased involvement as anIU student and in the IU community.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources, such asacademic support resources, placement programs, internship andoverseas study opportunities, etc.
• Tracks and monitors students' academic progress, reviews andmaintains confidential student records to ensure that students meetrequirements and to document advising discussions, and communicatesthis information in a timely manner to students and to appropriateacademic offices when necessary.
• Represents the advising function as a presenter at campusmeetings and recruiting functions. Assists in developing writtenadvising materials for use in student events. Assesses theeffectiveness of messaging and timing of communications related toadvising topics and technologies.
• Researches, recommends, or creates best practices for unit orcampus initiatives, projects, processes, or programs and regularlyprovides guidance to other Academic Advisors.
• Roles above the Core career level may include expanded dutiesand leadership and/or higher expectations of performance in linewith the campus advising ecosystem.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may beconsidered. Education beyond the minimum required may besubstituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimumrequired may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree in related field. Master's degree in a liberalarts field preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, orrelated field.
• Experience in a student-focused, higher education environmentis highly desired.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence internal and/or externalconstituents.
• Uses and learns new technology proficiently and changespractices with changing technology.
• Meet Best Practices and National Standards for AcademicAdvising.
• Understands and meets Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) requirements.

Preferred

• Excellent analytic and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and strong sense of professionalismand tactfulness necessary for success in this role.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Working knowledge of student information systems, MicrosoftOffice applications and database programs.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and tooperate a computer and other standard office productivityequipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periodsof time moving around an office environment and the campus. Theperson in this role must be able to perform the essential functionswith or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position ispart of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and CareerDevelopment. Learn more about the associated expectations, studentlearning outcomes, and institutional commitments.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$57,000 annualized wage (paid monthly)

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Academic Advising

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