Academic Advisor – Master’s

Job ID: 306989

Department

ARTS & SCIENCES; DEAN (BL-ARSD-IUBLA)

Department
Information

Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences (The College) is the oldest degree granting school at IU
Bloomington and has been at the center of the university’s teaching and research mission since 1820. The College is comprised of more than
80 departments and programs spanning the arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural and mathematical sciences. The College also
includes 3 professional schools: the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International
Studies, and The Media School. Students in the College learn alongside of world-renowned faculty and skilled and talented staff members
dedicated to their success.

Academic Advising in the College of Arts + Sciences

We are a team of professional academic
advisors and administrators dedicated to providing support and expert guidance to undergraduate students in the College of Arts and
Sciences, including the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and
The Media School. College advisors are typically located in the departments for which they advise and work closely with faculty and staff in
those departments. Advisors also partner with the College’s Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, the Walter Center for Career
Achievement, and the College’s Undergraduate Recruiting Office. We are part of a wider community of academic advisors on campus and beyond.
We subscribe to NACADA’ s 4 Pillars of Academic Advising and embrace
opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth.

The College values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength
and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For the full diversity statement, click here.

More information about the College may be found here.

Job Summary

The successful candidate for this open academic
advisor role will provide academic advising for a diverse community of students pursuing or considering undergraduate majors, minors or
certificates in the College of Arts and Sciences.

General Responsibilities

• Meets with students in groups and
  1-on-1 to guide students in academic programs that will meet their educational needs and the requirements of their chosen major, minor,
  and/or certificate. 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 1-on-1 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Master’s degree in
  related field

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a liberal arts field

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.
  Previous experience in a student-focused, higher education environment is highly desired.

Preferred

• 3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field
• Previous experience in a student-focused,
  higher education environment

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of
  professionalism
• Demonstrates 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

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$42,000 annually, paid monthly

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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learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.

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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