Dual Credit College Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dual Credit College Advisor will assist the Director of K-14 Engagement and Transition in developing collaborative relationships with local school corporations, community organizations, and partner post-secondary higher education institutions to implement K-14 initiatives. This role involves connecting with and supporting stakeholders such as school partners, students, parents, Ivy Tech faculty and staff, and industry leaders. The advisor will implement strategies to enhance and increase the preparedness levels of high school students and facilitate their transition to Ivy Tech for postsecondary education or training. A key focus will be supporting dual credit and dual enrollment initiatives that lead to an Ivy Tech credential before high school graduation. The advisor will create academic plans aligning with Ivy Tech's stackable credentials and communicate to all stakeholders that Ivy Tech is a viable option for students' college and career journeys.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, social services, or related field.
Experience working in higher education and high school-age youth.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
Good public relations skills and self-motivation required.
Must possess required knowledge and skills of computers and related software applications for program planning and implementation, including record keeping.
Must have reliable internet access for mobile office or work at home environment.
Must be able to review and interpret college readiness assessment results.
Must be able to travel throughout Northeast Indiana, mobile office environment.
All offers of employment are contingent upon an acceptable criminal background check.
Unofficial transcripts required at the application.
Official transcripts due at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in student personnel, counseling, or closely related field.
Demonstrated leadership.
Experience in managing multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills including working successfully with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Advise dual enrollment students about pathways to academic degrees and transfer opportunities with Ivy Tech by creating individual academic plans.
Promote dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities to high school staff, students, and parents.
Provide academic advising support for dual credit and dual enrollment high school as well as home school students leading to a credential completion.
Collaborate with high school counselors to address student needs/issues when appropriate.
Maintain academic records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Maintain ongoing communication and good public relations with high school students, parents, and staff by coordinating school visits and other recruiting and information activities.
Maintain, update, and distribute dual credit, dual enrollment, and credential attainment resource materials to college and high school personnel.
Monitor academic progress of assigned dual credit and dual enrollment students.
Monitor student progress through a communication plan, regular meetings, interventions, assessments, and data collection and analysis.
Provide information about the college and promote relevant programs to students.
Record and maintain student records through multiple student management tools.
Travel to various schools and maintain a mobile office at times.
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 for both dual credit and dual enrollment students.
Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc.
Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff.
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.
Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support.
Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Maintain current knowledge of the institution's academic programs, policies, curriculum, and student policies.
Participate and assist in the coordination of on-campus and off-campus events that support all stakeholders and K-14 program initiatives.
Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs.
Serve on committees, as assigned.
Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Benefits

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 consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
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
Generous 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
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services