What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Indiana Wesleyan University?
Academic Advisor
Job no : 494228
Work type : Administrative (Full Time)
Location : Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Dayton, OH, Fort Wayne, IN, Greenwood, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Kokomo, IN, Louisville, KY, Marion, IN, Merrillville, IN, Hybrid (2 Office / 3 Remote)
Categories : Academic Advising / Academic Support
Job Title : Academic Advisor
Reporting Relationship : Director of Advising, Department of Learner Success
Unit : National & Global
Department : Learner Success
Campus Location : May work two days from any of our regional IWU Education Centers (Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky) and three days remote in a hybrid work environment.
Summary of Position : Provides Academic Advising and other student support services for online and onsite National & Global students as they pursue various degree and certificate programs. Services provided include : academic advising, planning and scheduling out courses to degree completion, acting as a student advocate; assisting students with all academic needs related to completing their degree, and developing means of communication and support to students.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of individual and general student care
Engage students by individual and group contacts via various methods : in-person, phone, email, video conferencing, instant chat, classroom visits, blogs, and other means
Maintain generalist knowledge of all aspects of National & Global programs to help students with questions and issues regarding facilitators, curriculum, attendance, financial aid, accounting, and fulfillment of academic requirements
Work individually with students admitted or placed on probation or who are suspended
Maintain accurate records in university student information system of student's plans for degree completion to be used by Financial Aid and Accounting to determine financial aid eligibility
Qualifications : According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
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Diversity Statement
IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised : 11 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 09 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
