ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Company: IvyTech
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

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 prerequisites, 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. Registers students for basic skills advancement, general education, and program prerequisite courses.

Collaborate with academic deans, department chairs, and coordinators to continue to maintain a seamless college-wide academic advising system for students.
Maintain and manage department resources. Utilize report and tracking data to develop and implement proactive activities for advisement.
Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.
Participates in and contributes toward a developmental, academic advising program.
Provides general advising, registration assistance, and specific guidance to all students in the School of Public Affairs & Social Services and School of Arts, Sciences, & Education, Or School of Health Sciences & School of Nursing.
Assists to develop and implement academic completion plans for students.
Assists with interpreting placement assessment results prior to registration.
Provides articulation information for those students seeking transfer/admission to a baccalaureate degree.
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 and 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree; experience in academic advising, admissions, or career counseling.

Other Requirements: Ability to travel via car to other college sites as assigned. The incoming employee must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and complete the Driver Approval Form to obtain authorization from the Systems Office for operating any College-owned, leased, or rented vehicles as part of their job responsibilities.
Work Hours are generally between 8 am - 5pm. Occasional longer hours during peak periods, and some Saturday hours or evening hours, if required.

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 College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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