Assistant Director of Academic Advising; Academic Advisor

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• Works as a valued member of the advising team in our Undergraduate and Teacher Education (UTE) office.
• Provides developmental and holistic advising to a caseload of undergraduate degree‑seeking students in the School of Education.
• Maintains an understanding of the curricular requirements for all undergraduate programs in the School, available resources within the School, and those available on the broader campus that support academic success, mental and physical health and well‑being and opportunities for engagement and community.
• Serves as a triage agent for the Director of Academic Advising. Provides assistance to the professional advising staff to address student in academic and personal crisis, fielding inquiries and resolving as appropriate, elevating them to the Director, as necessary.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for students exploring changing majors into the School from within the institution.
• Consults, advises and facilitates programmatic changes, as necessary.
• Manages the assignment of students to advisors from among the undergraduate population.
• Facilitates programmatic activities involving the UTE Academic Advising team. This may include, but is not limited to, all planning, logistics, promotion and facilitating the initiatives and activities.
• Monitors, maintains and updates program sheets, bulletins and outward‑facing documentation of all undergraduate program curriculum, in cooperation with the Director to achieve the Associate Dean’s vision for the academic advising team.

• 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. Assesses student satisfaction and engagement with advising and recommends improvements in practice.
• 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…