Academic Advisor

East Chicago, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 40000 - 45000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach. Assist students in defining personal and academic career goals interpreting and understanding placement scores program curriculum and pre-requisites and developing basic skills to register for courses as appropriate. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success. Reports to Director of Academic Advising.

PAY: $40000 - 45000 per year

LOCATION: East Chicago Gary or Crown Point - must be willing to travel to all three locations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

BENEFITS:

No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
Employer contribution to retirement plan.
Excellent benefits including voluntary benefits: medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance identity theft protection accidental injury and illness and more!
Paid time off: vacation sick volunteer bereavement.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee spouse and qualifying dependents.
Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.
Professional Development opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in education psychology counseling social work or related fields.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising admissions career counseling or related higher education area is required or one (1) year of experience with 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.
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.
One to two years 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