Academic Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College•Sellersburg, IN

2d•$46,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Academic Advisor provides developmental academic advising to new and continuing students using a case management approach. The advisor helps students define personal, academic, and career goals; understand placement scores, program curricula, and prerequisites; and learn the processes and basic skills needed to register for courses. The advisor refers students to appropriate internal and external resources that support student success, manages an advising caseload, and monitors student progress through ongoing contact and interventions. This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising. The advisor maintains current knowledge of academic programs, curriculum, college practices, and student and academic policies; coordinates with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure advising materials are accurate; and maintains student records in compliance with College requirements and FERPA. The role also involves fostering an inclusive environment, engaging the college community in advising, and participating in professional development, professional organizations, and college-wide committees. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. The salary range is $46,000–$50,000, based on education and experience. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling, or a related higher education area.
Working knowledge of various types of student financial assistance programs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide developmental academic advising to new and continuing students using a case management approach.
Support student development and success through advocacy, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and a positive attitude.
Help students clarify personal, academic, and career goals using appropriate student development, human development, and student learning theories.
Help students interpret placement scores, program curricula, and prerequisites.
Help students understand the College's registration process and processes to complete before each semester begins.
Maintain current knowledge of academic programs, curriculum, institutional practices, and academic and student policies.
Coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff are accurate.
Manage an academic advising caseload through proactive interactions and interventions that promote retention, persistence, and student success.
Help students develop an Academic Completion Plan.
Monitor student progress through regular meetings, communications, interventions, assessments, and data collection.
Maintain academic advising records in compliance with College requirements and FERPA.
Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Use a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process.
Create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected.
Participate in professional development, professional organizations, and college-wide committees.
Refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts
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
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
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)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services