Academic Advisor

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks an Academic Advisor to provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach. This role will assist students in defining personal and academic career goals, interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curriculum and pre-requisites, and developing basic skills to register for courses, as appropriate. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support.

* Demonstrate developmental academic advising that assists students in clarifying personal and academic career goals through the use of appropriate student development, human development, and student learning theories.

* Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc.

* Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the College's registration process and processes that need to be completed prior to the beginning of each semester.

* Maintain current knowledge of the institution's academic programs, curriculum, practices and academic and student policies.

* Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff.

* Manage academic advising case load in a manner that promotes retention, persistence, and student success through proactive interactions and interventions.

* Assist students in the development of an Individualized Academic Plan.

* Monitor student progress through regular meetings, communications, interventions, assessments, and data collection.

* Maintain academic advising records incompliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

* Utilize a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process.

* Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected.

* Actively participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations, as well as college-wide committees, etc.

Other Responsibilities:

* Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs.

* Utilize a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process.

Hiring Range:

* This role is budgeted between $40,000 and $45,000 per year.

Work Hours:

* Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.

* Three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required or one (1) year of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred. Community College experience or credential preferred

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

* Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

* Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

* Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

* Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

* Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

* Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

* 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

* Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

* Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

* Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

* Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

* Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

* Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

* Flexible work arrangements where available

* Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

* Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

* Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

* Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit…