Academic Advisor – Bachelor’s

Job ID: 307029

Department

SCHOOL OF NURSING (SE-NURS-IUSEA)

Department
Information

The Mission of the Indiana University Southeast School of Nursing is to create a community of learning which supports
excellence in education, utilizing evidence based practice to promote the health of the people we serve. We strive to nurture students,
faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds while addressing society’s need for caring, competent professionals.

Indiana University Southeast School of Nursing has adopted the Indiana University
Southeast vision statement and core values that are integral to the educational process. For more information, visit our website.

Job Summary

Department
Specific Responsibilities

• Approximately 75% of this position will be directed toward assisting the School of Nursing,
  advising students who have been admitted to the program as well as completing other related duties. Takes part in recruitment
  activities.
• Admits applicants to the program, issues dismissal and reinstatement letters.
• Partakes in Orientation for the
  incoming BSN students.
• Updates the BSN Canvas page with relevant information, class permissions, and maintaining retention
  rosters.
  25% of this position will be aimed at assisting other academic Schools in advising students as needed.

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

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

• Previous experience in a student-focused, higher education environment

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal 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

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

IU Southeast Campus

New
Albany, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$35,568 per year

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

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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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