Academic Advisor/Disability Services

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Work type:

Full Time Administrative

Location:

Richmond, IN

Categories:

Academic Advising/Academic Support, Administrative/Professional, Student Affairs/Student Services

General Description of Position:

Provide developmental and proactive academic advising for new and continuing students using a proactive case management approach. Assist students in defining personal and academic career goals, interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curriculum and pre-requisites, and developing basic skills to register for courses, as appropriate. Promote use of DSS service to campus community and advise disability students. Provide leadership to ensure that students with disabilities have access to opportunities available at the college. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.

Major Responsibilities:

Demonstrate strong commitment to student development and success through advocacy, positive attitude, adaptability, approachability, problem solving, and support

Demonstrate developmental and proactive academic advising that assists students in defining their academic and career goals using appropriate student development 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, student policies, and My Advising software

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 Academic Completion Plan

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.

Advise disability students and identify, secure, and coordinate appropriate and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Use Accommodate to send accommodations letters each semester, maintain inventory of equipment, store student documents, and communicate with faculty and students.

Establish and maintain referral resources and relationships with external agencies and programs for additional support services for students.

Compile data and create reports about DSS using accommodate,

Maintain confidential student advising records.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.

Other Requirements:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required or one (1) year of experience with a Master’s degree. 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. Knowledge in the areas of learning disabilities, hearing impairment, visual impairment, chronic diseases, psychiatric disabilities, and mobility impairments preferred. Administrative and organizational skills along with strong customer service attributes are necessary. Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience demonstrating leadership qualities is preferred. Community College experience or credential preferred.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is anticipated to start on May 22, 2023. Anyone interested in applying for this position must submit a resume, letter of interest and (3) professional references via this website to ensure consideration.

Advertised:

21 Mar 2023

US Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Company info

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Website : https://www.ivytech.edu