Dual Credit College Advisor

Assist the Director of K-14 Engagement and Transition with the development of collaborative relationships with local school corporations, community organizations, and partner with post-secondary higher education institutions as it relates to the implementation of K-14 initiatives. Connect and support stakeholders - school partners, students, parents, Ivy Tech faculty and staff, and industry leaders. Implement strategies designed to enhance and increase the preparedness levels of high school students and assist in transitioning students to Ivy Tech for postsecondary education or training. Support dual credit and dual enrollment initiatives and programing that lead to an Ivy Tech credential prior to graduating high school. Dual Credit College Advisors will create academic plans aligning to an Ivy Tech stackable credentials. Advise and share with all stakeholders that Ivy Tech is a viable option to support students in their college and career journey.

Major Responsibilities:

• Advise dual enrollment students about pathways to academic degrees and transfer opportunities with Ivy Tech by creating individual academic plans.
• Promote dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities to high school staff, students and parents.
• Provide academic advising support for dual credit and dual enrollment high school as well as home school students leading to a credential completion.
• Collaborate with high school counselors to address student needs/issues when appropriate.
• Maintain academic records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Maintain ongoing communication and good public relations with high school students, parents and staff by coordinating school visits and other recruiting and information activities;
• Maintain, update, and distribute dual credit, dual enrollment, and credential attainment resource materials to college and high school personnel;
• Monitor academic progress of assigned dual credit and dual enrollment students;
• Monitor student progress through a communication plan, regular meetings, interventions, assessments, and data collection and analysis.
• Provide information about the college and promote relevant programs to students.
• Record and maintain student records through multiple student management tools.
• Travel to various schools and maintain a mobile office at times.

Other Responsibilities:

• 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 for both dual credit and dual enrollment students.
• Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites, etc.
• Coordinate with other Student Affairs and Academic Affairs areas to ensure accuracy of advising materials distributed to students, faculty, and staff
• 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;
• Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Maintain current knowledge of the institution's academic programs, policies, curriculum, and student policies
• Participate and assist in the coordination of on-campus and off-campus events that support all stakeholders and K-14 program initiatives
• Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs
• Serve on committees, as assigned.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Benefits for FT Staff:

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits

• Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)

• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents

• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan f