Health and Academic Advisor/Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and student-centered Academic Advisor to join our Health and Nursing advising team. In this role, you will leverage both technical and functional expertise to support student success, retention, and engagement through proactive advising and program coordination. The Academic Advisor will maintain an advising caseload and serve as the primary point of contact for new student advising and orientation for Health and Nursing programs. This position also plays a key leadership role in coordinating advising-related events and initiatives designed to support student persistence and academic planning. In addition, this role serves as the second-in-command within the Health and Nursing advising team. When the Assistant Director for Health and Nursing is out of the office, this individual will assume leadership responsibilities to ensure continuity of operations and student support.
Requirements
- Proficiency in zoom and Microsoft word and excel, with hands-on experience in higher education platforms.
- Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and provide data-driven solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to think critically, make decisions independently, and solve complex problems in a timely manner.
- Proven experience in collaborating effectively with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and track progress in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to inspire and guide teams to achieve objectives, while fostering a positive work culture.
- Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with canvas and salesforce platforms.
- Experience in higher education and advising or similar environments.
- Ability to multi-task and handle fast-paced events and a large volume of email and student inquiries.
- Problem solving and adaptability
Responsibilities
- Use canvas and salesforce and internal Ivy Tech systems to assist with scheduling and maintain accurate advising records.
- Apply advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve student issues and situations.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, utilizing clear communication to ensure smooth workflow and project success.
- Analyze data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations for retention improvement.
- Work effectively with program chairs and others to plan and implement sessions for health and nursing students.
- Work closely with Program Chairs and the Dean to support retention, persistence, and completion for Health Care Specialist students
- Collaborate with academic leadership to identify student success trends and implement targeted retention strategies
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of retention initiatives specific to Health Care Specialist programs
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
- Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
