Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Provide leadership for advising efforts across the campus and the system in collaboration with the Director of Academic Advising. The Assistant Director in collaboration with the Director will provide direction and advocacy for advising strategies related to student success and will help foster cross-campus communication and collaboration for academic advising. The Assistant Director will provide support for assessment to maximize the quality of regional academic advising. Assistant Director will also carry a caseload of students.

Associate Director Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for Advising initiatives and strategies across the campus and in statewide committees as appropriate.
• Understand, implement, and enforce Ivy Tech policy and procedure.
• Understand, implement, and help develop Academic Advising policy and procedure.
• Be immersed in data to help lead retention and case management strategy in the AAC.
• Assess and evaluate office procedures for process improvement.
• Assist with employee evaluations, implantation and review of the 360 evaluation.
• Assist with developing the training plan and training new academic advisors.
• Manage the Advising Center in the Director’s absence. 

Advisor Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support
• Demonstrate developmental academic advising that assists students in clarifying personal and academic career goals through the use of appropriate student development, human development, and student learning theories
• Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc.
• Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the College’s registration process and processes that need to be completed prior to the beginning of each semester
• Maintain current knowledge of the institution’s academic programs, curriculum, practices and academic and student policies
• Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff
• Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs
• Manage academic advising case load in a manner that promotes retention, persistence, and student success through proactive interactions and interventions
• Assist students in the development of an ACP
• Monitor student progress through regular meetings, communications, interventions, assessments and data collection
• Maintain academic advising records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Utilize a communication plan to engage the college community in the academic advising process
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations, as well as college-wide committees, etc.

The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Supervision Received: Director of Academic Advising

Education: Bachelor’s degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is required.  Masters degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required. Demonstrated record of leadership and administrative abilities with responsible management or supervisory experience. Experience working with and being committed to diverse communication is required. Excellent communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative and working in a team environment is required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications including student records management systems and online social media tools. Administrative and organizational skills along with strong customer service attributes are necessary. Community College experience or credential preferred.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College d