What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor (Master's) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
This position provides academic advising for students pursuing undergraduate majors, minors or certificates in the School of Science at IU Indianapolis. Advisors work as a team to implement outcomes-focused and data-driven interventions that increase success for all students, applying policy and good practices of the school, campus, and university. This position has a focus on biology majors.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Communicates information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary.
- Accesses data for evaluation and assessment of advising activities.
- Participates in campus-wide advising initiatives (e.g., proactive advising) and uses appropriate tools such as faculty feedback via the student engagement roster, campus engagement reports, AdRx, etc. to support student success and retention.
- Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions; assists in developing written advising materials for use in student events.
- Works closely with the Chairperson, director, or other faculty in the academic units to keep updated about changes in courses, opportunities or other information important for student success.
- Attends faculty curriculum meetings or other committee meetings and reports back on new courses and / or information that impacts advising.
- Provides academic advising to first-year seminar courses.
- Functions as a lead advisor for a specific function or activities (e.g., transfer analysis, peer advising) that would support all science students.
- Serves as a liaison to campus units and committees as appropriate.
General Responsibilities
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
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
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
Indiana University Indianapolis campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
Salary based on experience and qualifications
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Career
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Student Services
Job Family : Academic Advising
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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 opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
