Academic Advisor - Master's

Indiana University Job ID: 306052

Location: Indiana University School of Medicine – West Lafayette (located on the campus of Purdue University)

The primary role of the Lead Advisor is to provide academic counseling to the students in their cohort. The Lead Advisor serves as the first point of contact for their students.  The Lead Advisor serves as an advocate for the students in their cohort and does not assess their learning in a formal capacity.

Lead Advisors arrange individual meetings at least 3 times a year with all students in their cohorts.  The goals of the meetings are:

•             Providing academic support

•             Assisting with professional development and career mentoring

•             Assessing personal wellness

•             Enhancing the student’s connection to IU School of Medicine

Specific goals of the meetings are outlined on the Mentoring and Advising Canvas Site which provides resources for both the Lead Advisors and the students.  Some of the tasks include:

•             Documenting student meetings in the ADRX advising system

•             Working with the ADSA to identify at risk students and implement remediation plans

•             Working with the Competency and Course/Clerkship Directors to ensure that appropriate remediation is completed

•             Working with the competency directors to ensure that appropriate Area of Concern Interventions are completed

•             Producing the MSPE for all MS4 (Phase 3) students

•             Tracking each student’s progress toward graduation

•             Ensuring early Career Mentoring and professional development

As the first point of contact for the students, the Lead Advisors often triage student concerns and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up to include:

•             Meeting with students with academic challenges (exam, course, or clerkship failures) and referring to Learning                       Strategist, Tutors, ADSA

•             Meeting with students with wellness concerns and referring to Mental Health Specialists

•             Connecting students with appropriate Career Mentors

•             Ensuring students meet with their Physician Mentors

West Lafayette Campus:

•             Implementing statewide student activities locally (ex. Orientation)

•             Collaborating with office staff on campus student activities.

•             Working with local site leaders on student needs

Qualifications: Masters required with a minimum of 2 years of experience advising adult learners.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: To be successful candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills and team-oriented approach. Strong judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to prioritize and organize work in fast-paced environment. Ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of students in a high stress environment.