Academic Advisor

Location: Valparaiso

Pay Range: $40000 - 45000/year

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.

Education Experience and Other Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in education psychology counseling social work or related fields. Masters preferred.

• 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.

• Experience working with and being committed to diversecommunities is required.

• 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.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks including criminal history check and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees spouses and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave holidays and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships transportation and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health your family and your futurebecause when our employees thrive our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.