Academic Advisor - Master's

FORT WAYNE NURSING (IN-FWNU-IUINA)

IU School of Nursing has an exciting opportunity for highly qualified staff who want to make a difference by working for an educational institution that is changing the face of healthcare in the state of Indiana. Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) was established in 1914 and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The IUSON is part of a thriving health sciences University and serves as part of the core campus including Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana University Bloomington, and Indiana University Fort Wayne. Over 22,500 alumni across the globe are empowered to be leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and innovation, and our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Trust, and Dialogue form the foundation of the work that we do. These same core values drive our commitment to diversity, which includes promoting an educational environment that values, respects, and reflects a global view of diversity. The culture of the IUSON is collegial and professional. 

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides effective advising for the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) on the IU Fort Wayne campus.
• Provides individual and group integrated academic and career planning.
• Advises prospective and currently enrolled students regarding admission, orientation, enrollment planning, degree progress, academic requirements, graduation, and policies.
• Coordinates individual prospective student visits.
• Serves as point of contact for all general queries regarding academic programs.

General Responsibilities

• 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 one-on-one 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.

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

• Master's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

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

Preferred

• 3 years of experience 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

Preferred

• Demonstrates ability to deliver high quality advising
• Knowledge of the factors involved with student progress (admissions, orientation, retention, advising, and graduation)
• Ability to execute advising program
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to make suggestions around continuous improvement in advising
• Familiarity with metrics related to student success
• Working knowledge of IU system-wide student service and academic delivery systems, including but not limited to university policies, procedures, SIS, SSC, and student academic support programs

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.

Fort Wayne has been called "a literal playground for residents and visitors of all ages" by Livability. IU Fort Wayne offers stunning parks and trails, ambitious sports teams, arts, a one-of-a-kind botanical conservatory, and more. Located near downtown Fort Wayne, the Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic is managed by nurses, helps educate the next generation of nurses, and is focused on a variety of health needs for the community.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Academic Advising

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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