Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach; Support 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.
This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising.
Annual Salary: $40,000 - $45,000
Location: East Chicago, IN
Reports to: Director of Academic Advising & Retention
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.
Monitor student progress through regular meetings, communications, interventions, assessments, and data collection
The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
No waiting period to enroll in benefits
Employer contribution to retirement plan
Benefits including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more
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 qualifying dependents
Tuition Assistance at institutions outside of Ivy Tech
Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities
Professional Development opportunities
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications including student records management systems and online social media tools
Employment offer is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts issued to Ivy Tech Community College and acceptable background check results.
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.
