Indiana University Columbus is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that informs academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty.
IU Columbus enrolls approximately 1000 students as a branch of IU Indianapolis, and undergraduate and graduate students have access to degrees from Indiana University conferred in Columbus. Students engage in classes of the same rigor and academic experiences as any student at IU, but on a smaller, more close-knit campus.
IU Columbus strives to be the destination for those who seek a high-quality education and a welcoming, distinctive small university experience that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging and prepares our students to collaborate and contribute in meaningful and significant ways both locally and globally to twenty-first century communities. Our mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement by offering a distinctive blend of bachelor's, master's, and professional degrees.
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor role is crucial for teaching students to explore their intellectual interests, to assess their abilities, and to plan a program of study tailored to preparing each student for academic and career goals. Academic Advisors are responsible for providing academic and developmental advising for undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Provides academic and developmental advising for undergraduate and/or graduate students in-person and in an online environment via telephone, email, and virtual appointments.
Recommends and guides academic planning choices, strategies, courses, and priorities.
Develops and implements strategies and interventions that are designed to enhance the performance, retention, and graduation rate of students that support the educational mission of the university.
Informs students of relevant IU Policies related to academic progress, enrollment, and graduation.
Uses university tools to track student engagement and degree progression and generates reports for Division Heads and Program Directors.
Actively participates in staff meetings, Staff Council, and other professional development opportunities.
Leads presentation for New Student Orientation.
Acts as a consultant to the division(s) regarding student struggles, additional class needs, and trend while providing creative solutions.
General Responsibilities:
Provides academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, minors, or certificates. Guides students in planning their course of study in concert with the departments' curricular requirements; explains curriculum requirements and school and campus policies.
Meets with students in groups and one-on-one to guide students in academic programs that will meet their educational needs and the requirements of their chosen major, minor, and/or certificate.
Assists students in making informed decisions about a choice of major and potential career or graduate school direction; helps students to assess their interests, values, and academic skills and to understand these in relation to major choice and potential future career/graduate school options.
Teaches students how to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies; empowers student accountability in academic decisions about courses, career direction, and long-term plans; and provides guidance on avenues for increased involvement as an IU student and in the IU community.
Refers students to appropriate campus resources, such as academic support resources, placement programs, internship and overseas study opportunities, etc.
Tracks and monitors students' academic progress, reviews and maintains confidential student records to ensure that students meet requirements and to document advising discussions, and communicates this information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary.
Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions; assists in developing written advising materials for use in student events.
Researches, recommends, or creates best practices for unit or campus initiatives, projects, processes, or programs and may provide guidance to other Academic Advisors.
Roles above the Core career level may include expanded duties and leadership and/or higher expectations of performance in line with the campus advising ecosystem.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field
Preferred
Experience in a student-focused, higher education environment
Higher Education advising experience
IU advising experience and/or working knowledge of IU systems (i.e.. SIS, AdRx, and Canvas)
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Uses and learns new technology proficiently and changes practices with changing technology
Meet Best Practices and National Standards for Academic Advising
Understands and meets FERPA requirements
Preferred
Ability to learn and use new technology proficiently and can adapt practices with changing technology
Bilingual (Spanish)
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Columbus, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Work Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Academic Advising Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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