Academic Advisor

• →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 Academic Completion 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.

• 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.

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

Application Requirements: Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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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:

• 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

• 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

• 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)