Part-time Academic Gap Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Academic Gap Advisor provides short-term, developmental academic advising to new and continuing students during peak enrollment periods and semester gaps. Using a case management approach, the advisor supports students in understanding academic programs, navigating course prerequisites, interpreting placement scores, and planning educational pathways. This position plays a key role in assisting students with course registration and connecting them to relevant campus and community resources. This is a part-time, temporary position employed only during times of high advising demand. This position and the posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings. Applicants may not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position or if the candidate does not meet minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in student services, advising, or related roles.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising support during high-demand periods, including semester start and registration windows.
• Guide students in understanding placement scores, program curriculum, prerequisites, and transfer opportunities.
• Assist students with registration for developmental education, general education, and prerequisite courses.
• Assist students with appeals/requests such as requests to repeat courses for a third time
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure continuity and consistency in advising practices.
• Use student data and reports to assist in implementing proactive advising strategies.
• Refer students to appropriate college services such as tutoring, counseling, financial aid, and career planning.
• Maintain compliance with FERPA and uphold ethical standards of student confidentiality.
• Participate in training or team meetings as needed during the appointment period.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental goals.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care 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
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• Competitive benefits and professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees