General Description of Position:

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 Vice Chancellor of Student Success.

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 College's registration process and
  processes that need to be completed prior to the beginning of each semester
• Maintain current knowledge of the institution's 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's 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 Master's degree.

Experience working with and being committed to diverse communication 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 Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, spreadsheets, 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.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.

Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience demonstrating leadership qualities is preferred.

Community College experience or credential preferred.

Other Requirements:

Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday daytime hours, some evenings and weekends are needed during peak enrollment periods. Advisor may be asked to travel to Michigan City campus for student support. Participation in annual commencement ceremony is required.

Hiring Range:

39,000-41,000

Benefits Offered:

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, fee remission, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.

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 dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.