Academic Advisor/Disability Services
Academic Advisor/Disability Services
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Job Description
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy positive attitude adaptability approachability problem solving and support.
- 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.
- Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores program curricula and pre-requisites etc.
- Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the Colleges registration process and processes that need to be completed prior to the beginning of each semester.
- Maintain current knowledge of the institutions academic programs curriculum practices and academic and student policies.
- Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students faculty and staff.
- Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs.
- Manage academic advising case load in a manner that promotes retention persistence and student success through proactive interactions and interventions.
- Assist students in the development of an Individualized Academic Plan.
- Monitor student progress through regular meetings communications interventions assessments and data collection.
- Maintain academic advising records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students faculty and staff.
- Utilize a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process.
- Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued supported and respected
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations as well as college-wide committees etc.
- Identify secure and coordinate in accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 appropriate and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Counsel and advise disability students.
- Communicate concerns and provide necessary support and materials for faculty staff and other service providers to assist in the identification and development of methods to assist students.
- Establish and maintain referral resources and relationships with external agencies and programs for additional support services for students.
- Compile data and create reports about DSS.
- Maintain confidential student counseling contact records. Educate faculty staff and students in crisis management.
- Maintain Documentation required for providing accommodations.
- The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in education psychology counseling social work or related fields.
- A minimum of three (1) years of experience in academic advising admissions career counseling or related higher education area is required or a Masters degree.
- Excellent communication and time management skills as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative and working in a team environment is required.
- Working knowledge of word processing spreadsheet email and database applications including student records management systems and online social media tools.
- Knowledge in the areas of learning disabilities hearing impairment visual impairment chronic diseases psychiatric disabilities and mobility impairments preferred.
- Administrative and organizational skills along with strong customer service attributes are necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in college student personnel higher education counseling psychology or related discipline is preferred.
- Knowledge in the areas of learning disabilities hearing impairment visual impairment chronic diseases psychiatric disabilities.
- Minimum of one of relevant experience demonstrating leadership qualities is preferred. Community College experience or credential preferred.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
