Academic Advisor

• Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach.
• 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.
• Reports to Director of Academic Advising.

Salary Range: $46,000 - $50,000 (based on education and experience)
Major 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

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

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 Academic Completion Plan.

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

Maintain academic advising records in compliance 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.

The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.

Application Requirements :
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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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…