Senior Academic Advisor
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 3, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Counseling, Disabled Student Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Senior Academic Advisor
About this Opportunity
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Serve as primary academic advisor to approximately 300 students in a variety of disciplines; apply proactive advising strategies; support students in meeting academic requirements; promote strategies for student success; serve as referral to other university services; facilitate communication between students and all departments.
Minimum Education
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Three years of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or related field in higher education.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
More than three years working in a higher education environment; familiarity with Ball State curriculum; familiarity with Banner, EAB Navigate, and Degree Works.
Preferred Other
Ability to work with faculty, administration, and undergraduate students; ability to work in a collaborative environment and work independently; sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population; interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the students and the university; ability to identify students’s needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
Office of Dean of Univ College:171130
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5488
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Meet with assigned load of approximately 300 students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues such as course planning and registration, major-specific requirements, and academic progress.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Keep up-to-date information on university academic requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the undergraduate catalog and in departmental handbooks.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Provide support to students in maintaining individualized four-year degree plans as mandated by the State of Indiana.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Train students to interpret the Degree Works degree audit.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Teach student success courses to students on academic probation or at-risk of probation.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Mentor new advisors on the use of proactive advising strategies and techniques.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Participate in appropriate admissions and orientation events; serve as departmental liaison for new transfer students; work collaboratively with academic departments to assist in the evaluation of transfer course equivalencies.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Promote strategies for success with students including time management, study tips, and participating in tutoring and supplemental instruction sessions; provide additional intervention with assigned students on academic probation.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Create advising reports as requested by school administrators and department chairs using Banner, Argos, and Degree Works.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with faculty in providing effective advising services to assigned students.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Serve as a referral agent to other university resources and services.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Oversee the course transfer evaluation process.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200971P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/06/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/03/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/16/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the required Applicant Documents section, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Senior Academic Advisor
About this Opportunity
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Serve as primary academic advisor to approximately 300 students in a variety of disciplines; apply proactive advising strategies; support students in meeting academic requirements; promote strategies for student success; serve as referral to other university services; facilitate communication between students and all departments.
Minimum Education
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Three years of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or related field in higher education.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
More than three years working in a higher education environment; familiarity with Ball State curriculum; familiarity with Banner, EAB Navigate, and Degree Works.
Preferred Other
Ability to work with faculty, administration, and undergraduate students; ability to work in a collaborative environment and work independently; sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population; interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the students and the university; ability to identify students’s needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
Office of Dean of Univ College:171130
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5488
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Meet with assigned load of approximately 300 students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues such as course planning and registration, major-specific requirements, and academic progress.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Keep up-to-date information on university academic requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the undergraduate catalog and in departmental handbooks.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Provide support to students in maintaining individualized four-year degree plans as mandated by the State of Indiana.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Train students to interpret the Degree Works degree audit.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Teach student success courses to students on academic probation or at-risk of probation.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Mentor new advisors on the use of proactive advising strategies and techniques.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Participate in appropriate admissions and orientation events; serve as departmental liaison for new transfer students; work collaboratively with academic departments to assist in the evaluation of transfer course equivalencies.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Promote strategies for success with students including time management, study tips, and participating in tutoring and supplemental instruction sessions; provide additional intervention with assigned students on academic probation.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Create advising reports as requested by school administrators and department chairs using Banner, Argos, and Degree Works.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Work collaboratively with faculty in providing effective advising services to assigned students.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Serve as a referral agent to other university resources and services.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Oversee the course transfer evaluation process.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200971P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/06/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/03/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/16/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the required Applicant Documents section, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Master's Transcripts
- Advising Philosophy Statement
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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