Academic Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College • Evansville, IN

50d • $35,000 - $45,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 or one (1) year of experience.

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 in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected

Benefits

• Full-time, benefits eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Exceptional benefit offerings, including:
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability.
• Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break between December 25th and January 1st, and more. Up to 47 paid days off per year.
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices.
• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees