Description

Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) 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. IUSON was established in 1914 with the opening of Long Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school unites to form a core structure with 3 locations: Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Fort Wayne.
Over 22,500 alumni across the globe are empowered to be leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and innovation form the foundation of the work that we do. The culture of the IUSON is collegial and professional., and our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Trust, and Dialogue.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides effective advising for the IUSON on the Indianapolis 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 and 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 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 Indiana University (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
• 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

• Master's 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 is highly desired

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient written and verbal 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 services and academic delivery systems, including but not limited to university policies, procedures, Student Information System (SIS), Support Services Center (SSC), and student academic support programs

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 position 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

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - 53,000 per year based on experience

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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Posting Disclaimer

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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