Student Success & Academic Planning Advisor

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical plans with HSA

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ivy Tech is seeking an Academic Advisor in Valparaiso, IN. You will provide developmental advising to help students define goals, interpret placement scores, understand curricula, and plan course registration.

You will refer students to internal and external resources to support success and maintain FERPA-compliant records. The role reports to the Dean of Health Sciences and requires collaboration across Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials and processes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum three years in academic advising or related higher education area.
• Experience with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and time management; teamwork.
• Experience with student records management systems.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to student development and success through advocacy and support.
• Provide developmental academic advising to help students clarify goals.
• Assist students in interpreting placement scores, curricula, and pre-requisites.
• Explain registration processes and prerequisites before each semester.
• Maintain knowledge of programs, policies, and FERPA requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate advising materials.
• Develop awareness of financial aid programs affecting advising.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Teamwork

MS Office

FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email

Online social media tools

Job description

Ivy Tech is seeking an Academic Advisor in Valparaiso, IN. You will provide developmental advising to help students define goals, interpret placement scores, understand curricula, and plan course registration.

You will refer students to internal and external resources to support success and maintain FERPA-compliant records. The role reports to the Dean of Health Sciences and requires collaboration across Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure accurate advising materials and processes for