Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks an Academic Advisor to provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach.

About the role

This role will 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. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.

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.
• 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.
• 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 Individualized Academic 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.
• Possess a working knowledge of the various types of student financial assistance programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.
• Three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required or one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.
• Community College experience or credential preferred.

Pay

This role is budgeted between $40,000 and $45,000 per year.

Schedule

Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
  • Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
  • Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
  • Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
  • Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
  • 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
  • Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits
  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
  • Paid professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
  • Flexible work arrangements where available
  • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Additional Perks
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services