Academic Advisor

Department

MEDIA SCHOOL (BL-MSCH-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Media School at Indiana University (IU) is built on a decades-long tradition of journalism, film, media, and communication at one of the nations premier public universities. Our programs focus on teaching, researching, and creating media from academic, creative, and professional perspectives. The Media School is committed to building and supporting a strong community of students, scholars, practitioners, and staff.

The Media Advising team is a group of professional academic advisors and administrators dedicated to providing support and expert guidance to undergraduate students in The Media School. Media advisors specialize in The Media Schools curriculum and advise students seeking degrees and other academic credentials from The Media School.

In addition to school specific support, The Media School is also part of the College of Arts and Sciences and therefore benefit from both the College Advising team and the Colleges Academic Engagement and Student Experience team (AESE). The AESE includes the Walter Center for Career Achievement, the College International Programs Office, and the Colleges Undergraduate Recruiting Team. The person in this position will be part of a wider community of academic advisors on campus and beyond. We subscribe to National Academic Advising Associations (NACADAs) "4 Pillars of Academic Advising" and embrace opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth.

Job Summary

• 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 1-on-1 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. 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.

Qualifications

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

• Masters degree in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

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

Preferred

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

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited position with 1 year of funding.

This position reports to The Media Schools Associate Director of Academic Advising and is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments.

Work Location

IU Bloomington Campus

Franklin Hall

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between 2 days remote and 3 in-person workdays), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$50,000 annually

Benefits Overview

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.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Academic Advising

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