Academic Advisor

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7112634 (Ref.No. BSU33983)
Posted: October 5, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Academic Advisors within University College at Ball State University strive to empower and inspire students to develop a meaningful academic experience using the array of high-quality opportunities and educational tools provided by the university to become impactful leaders in their academic field and community. Utilizing a student-centered approach, academic advisors are dedicated to teaching students how to successfully access academic information and connect to crucial resources as well as equipping them with the skills necessary to develop a high-quality educational experience and achieve timely graduation.

This position will provide comprehensive and proactive academic advising, promote student success strategies, and guide students in understanding their degree requirements, academic policies, university procedures, and the university resources available to make informed decisions regarding their degree program.

Academic Advising at Ball State University looks to fill three vacancies and welcomes applications from individuals who are passionate about assisting undergraduate students in their journey of discovery and persistence to degree completion.

This position will provide support for the academic success of approximately 300 undergraduate students and serve as a liaison to other support services across campus. Academic advisors at Ball State play an integral role in facilitating a successful student experience through proactive, developmental, and holistic support. Our academic advisors are encouraged to get involved on campus, take part in professional development opportunities, and to grow as leaders.

The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.

Job Function:

Minimum Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university by date of employment.

Minimum Experience:

Experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Academic advising experience; student affairs experience; familiarity with Ball State curriculum; familiarity with Banner, Degree Works, and EAB Navigate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide proactive advising to an assigned caseload of approximately 300 students to provide information and guidance on academic-related issues such as course planning and registration, degree requirements, and academic progress.
Provide support to students by creating and maintaining personalized four-year degree plans as mandated by the State of Indiana; train students to interpret the Degree Works degree audit and use Self-Service Banner (SSB).
Promote strategies for success with students including time management, study tips, and participation in tutoring and supplemental instruction sessions; conduct proactive/intrusive outreach to high support students; provide additional intervention with assigned students on academic probation.
Participate in appropriate admissions and orientation events; assist new transfer students and collaborate with academic departments as necessary.
Participate in unit-specific and campus-wide retention and student success initiatives.
Assist students in exploring career/major options and the use of related campus services; assist students in the selection of alternative and/or complementary major/minor programs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of university academic programs, requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in academic postings, the Undergraduate Catalog, the Advising Handbook, and other resources.
Create reports related to student advisee caseloads as directed by academic advising leadership.
Assist students in understanding the philosophical purpose and requirements of the University Core Curriculum (UCC).
Communicate with academic departments regarding curriculum and advising services as appropriate.
Serve as a referral agent to other university resources and services.
Represent Academic Advising through service on university committees and participation in campus events; participate in professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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