Academic Advisor Master's (Academic Advisor

IU INDY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (IN-SCI-IUINA) Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis School of Science is a vital part of Indiana's life, health, and technology industries and allows for unparalleled research and collaboration. We are home to 8 departments and programs representing many different aspects of the science world. Our faculty and staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our faculty engage in cutting‑edge research in a wide variety of fields, including biochemistry and molecular biology, clinical psychology, forensic science, pure and applied math, and more.

We pride ourselves on our interdisciplinary approach, extensive undergraduate research opportunities, professional school placements, and service to our students. Our graduates are the life blood of an economy that needs innovative thinkers, contributing team members, and eager learners. Committed to having real impact in their work and community, our graduates emerge from the School of Science as well‑rounded scientists whose experiences have prepared them to solve the problems of the future.

This position provides academic advising for students pursuing undergraduate majors, minors, or certificates in the School of Science at IU Indianapolis. Advisors work as a team to implement outcomes‑focused and data‑driven interventions that increase success for all students, applying policy and good practices of the school, campus, and university. This position has a focus on biology majors.

• Communicates information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary.
• Accesses data for evaluation and assessment of advising activities.
• Participates in campus‑wide advising initiatives (e.g., proactive advising) and uses appropriate tools such as faculty feedback via the student engagement roster, campus engagement reports, AdRx, etc. to support student success and retention.
• Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions; assists in developing written advising materials for use in student events.
• Works closely with the Chairperson, director, or other faculty in the academic units to keep updated about changes in courses, opportunities or other information important for student success.
• Attends faculty curriculum meetings or other committee meetings and reports back on new courses and/or information that impacts advising.
• Provides academic advising to first‑year seminar courses.
• Functions as a lead advisor for a specific function or activities (e.g., transfer analysis, peer advising) that would support all science students.
• Serves as a liaison to campus units and committees as appropriate.

• 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…