Academic Advisor Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
Academic Advisor Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
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Title:Academic Advisor Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
Division: Provosts Office
Department: University Division
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary Range:$40000
EEO Job Group:2 C8
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forAcademic Advisor Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.
This position is responsible for serving as an assigned academic advisor for students majoring in programs in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions monitoring the academic progress of assigned advisees assisting students and faculty with class registration activities and resolving issues related to student academic progress and fulfillment of graduation requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions and its students other academic departments and the Registrars Office.
- Serve as an initial point of contact for students interested in College program information.
- Utilize student placement scores and academic records to advise enrollment into appropriate courses determine if enrollment exceptions are warranted; enter overrides exceptions and substitutions as needed; and inform students of missing prerequisites and program application requirements.
- Serve as a resource for University and program information for College faculty staff and student workers.
- Advise students maintain student records monitor students graduation progress and make appropriate student referrals.
- Provide advising during the major advising periods New Student Orientation and throughout the semester as needed.
- Work with other University units to meet the advising needs of special population students including but not limited to adult learners student athletes federal and state aid recipients atrisk students veterans students registered with Disability Resources and international students.
- Compile and interpret data for the College advising assessment program as requested by the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Advising Center Director.
- Participate in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions sessions at Transfer Visit Days Open Houses and other recruiting activities.
- Keep current with University and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions policies procedures and curriculum changes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelors degree in any field (does not need to be in a health professions field)
- Attentiveness to detail; strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner.
- Must possess strong oral and written communication interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with students and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels.
- Proficient use of computers internet word processing spreadsheets presentation and email software.
- Position requires creativity and resourcefulness in developing new ideas and in outreach to current and prospective students.
- Position always requires positive interaction with students staff faculty and various visitors.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Masters degree in any field.
- One year experience in academic advising or related field at the college level.
- Experience working with diverse group of students including students receiving federal and state aid and students at academic risk.
- Knowledge of NACADA (Global Community for Academic Advising) Core Values CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards) professional standards and Federal guidelines affecting students and faculty (i.e. FERPA).
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Standard office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Occasional irregular hours required. Irregular work hours as necessary to accommodate students during registration welcome week and orientation.
- Occasional travel required in the course of professional development and professional activities.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1400acre campus in Evansville IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:
- Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and longterm disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11 of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75 for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to oncampus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit www.usi/hr/benefits.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Philosophy of Advising
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position please contact Mrs. Cara Dunn search committee chair at .
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration please submit materials before February 24 2025.
PreEmployment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employmentrelated visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at or. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disabilityrelated accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
