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Job Description
Title:Academic Advisor
Division: Provosts Office
Department: University Division
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$40000/Annual Salary
EEO Job Group:2 C8
Position Summary
This is a joint search for two separate advising positions one position in Romain College of Business and one in Pott College of Science Engineering and Education.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between the Romain College of Business or Pott College of Science Engineering and Education 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 students concerning enrollment into appropriate courses determine if enrollment exceptions are warranted; enter overrides exceptions and substitutions as needed; and inform students of missing prerequisites and graduation requirements.
- Make decisions concerning changes to students class schedules and appropriate placement into classes.
- 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.
- Incumbent will support the development and implementation of diversity plans within the college
- 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 at-risk students veterans students with disabilities and international students.
- Compile and interpret data for the College advising assessment program as requested by the Romain College of Business Advising Center Director or the Pott College of Science Engineering and Education Advising Center Director.
- Assist with advisor development programs for faculty and staff who have advising responsibilities within the College.
- Participate in the College sessions at Transfer Visit Days Open Houses and other recruiting activities.
- Keep current with University and College policies procedures and curriculum changes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelors degree.
- 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 outreaching to current and prospective students. Position always requires positive interaction with students staff faculty and various visitors.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Masters degree.
- 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 beautiful1400-acre campus in Evansville IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:
- Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and long-term 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 on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit Process
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position please contact Anna Will search committee chair at
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration please submit materials by June 25 2025.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI will not sponsor an employment-related 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 disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or .
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
