Academic Advisor

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States IvyTech Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Academic Advisor to join our team at Ivy Tech Community College. The successful candidate will provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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 word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications including student records management systems and online social media tools.
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.
Benefits
  • 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, 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.
  • Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.
  • Professional Development opportunities.

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