Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor) - Jacobs School of Music

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington, within the Jacobs School of Music, seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students pursuing theatre, drama, or dance majors, minors, or certificates. Responsibilities include advising, policy guidance, and scheduling support across in-person and hybrid formats.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, FERPA compliance, and collaboration with faculty and staff to support student progress and success in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in related field.
• Minimum: 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.
• Preferred: 3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field in a student-focused, higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling for students pursuing majors, minors, or certificates.
• Guide students in planning courses and meeting curricular requirements.
• Meet with students 1-on-1 or in groups to advise on majors, minors, or certificates.
• Explain policies related to academic progress, enrollment, and graduation.
• Develop and deliver advising materials and presentations for events.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Time management

Accuracy under pressure

FERPA knowledge

Technology proficiency

Best practices

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job ID: 320783 | Location: Bloomington, Indiana | Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Department: JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC (BL-MUS-IUBLA)

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising for a wide variety of students pursuing or considering majors in theatre, drama, and dance. May serve some Jacob's music students pursuing or considering undergraduate majors, minors or certificates.
• Informs students of relevant IU and school policies related to academic progress, enrollment, and graduation.
• Advises students of academic requirements in face-to-face meetings, telephone appointments, virtual technology, and in drop-in appointments.
• Builds relationships with students, faculty and the university community.
• Assists with orientation and onboarding activities.
• Contributes and serves on committees as assigned.
• Assists the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the advising staff with scheduling.
• Maintains confidentiality and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance.

General 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 and campus policies.
• Meets with students in groups and 1-on-1 to guide students in academic programs that will meet their educational needs and the requirements of their chosen major, minor, and/or certificate.
• Assists students in making informed decisions about a choice of major and potential career or graduate school direction. Helps students to assess their interests, values, and academic skills and to understand these in relation to major choice and potential future career/graduate school options.
• Teaches students how to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies. Empowers student accountability in academic decisions about courses, career direction, and long-term plans. Provides guidance on avenues for increased involvement as an IU student and in the IU community.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources, such as academic support resources, placement programs, internship and overseas study opportunities, etc.
• Tracks and monitors students' academic progress, reviews and maintains confidential student records to ensure that students meet requirements and to document advising discussions, and communicates this information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary.
• Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions. Assists in developing written advising materials for use in student events.
• Researches, recommends, or creates best practices for unit or campus initiatives, projects, processes, or programs and may provide guidance to other Academic Advisors.

Qualifications

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

EDUCATION

Required: Master's degree in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.

Preferred: 3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field. Experience in a student-focused, higher education environment.

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, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Uses and learns new technology proficiently and changes practices with changing technology.
• Meets Best Practices and National Standards for Academic Advising.
• Understands and meets FERPA requirements.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Start date: Monday, 1/11/2027

Application deadline: Sunday, 11/8/2026, at 11:59 p.m.

This position is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments on their website.

Work Location

IU Bloomington campus

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$50,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array 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, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

• Career Level: Career
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job Function: Student Services
• Job Family: Academic Advising

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

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