Academic Advisor - Master's (Academic Advisor)

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (IN-SOCW-IUINA)

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW), founded in 1911, is a university-wide system school with CSWE-accredited Master's of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) Programs since 1923 and 1975 respectively, reaffirmed in 2021. School headquarters are in Indianapolis at Indiana University Indianapolis with programs on 7 IU campuses. IUSSW enrolls approximately 1,800 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses. Guided by an authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the IUSSW is nationally and internationally recognized for educating leaders of tomorrow through community-engaged practice, research, and partnerships to positively impact individuals and society.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides student information and services throughout students programs of study.
• Advises potential students who have questions prior to the submission of applications to the MSW Program through graduation from the respective program.
• Responds to inquiries from prospective students and provide information about the respective program.
• Interprets IUSSW policies, procedures, and academic requirements to potential and current students.
• Plans, promotes, and coordinates with other IUSSW faculty and staff, and conducts New Student Orientations in collaboration with the respective Program Director.
• Provides a full range of relevant and prompt advising services to assist 200 or more students to successfully manage their academic progress by responding to requests for information in person, online, and by email and telephone.
• Provides advising services to students specifically related to the selection and planning for their focus areas or specific curricular needs.
• Plans, promotes, and coordinates with other IUSSW faculty and staff the Phi Alpha induction and honors ceremony for graduating students.
• Assists with admissions/application reviews as needed for the respective program.
• Develops, coordinates, and hosts information sessions during the academic year.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.
  
  

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

• Master's degree in related field (preferably in social work)
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field
  
  

Preferred

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

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
• Meets Best Practices and National Standards for Academic Advising
• Understands and meets FERPA requirements
  
  

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments at this site.

Indiana University Indianapolis campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), which is subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Academic Advising

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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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