Part-Time Student Success Advisor

The Student Success Advisor reports to the Director of the cluster team on which they serve. Academic and Career Development is part of Campus Career and Advising Services in University College. University College is one of 3 units in the Division of Undergraduate Education. The Office of Academic and Career Development (ACD) facilitates University College students academic and career success by providing programs and services that engage students in exploring and committing to educational and career goals, developing and implementing meaningful academic plans, transitioning into degree-granting schools, and translating learning to the world of work. ACD student success advisors and career consultants work in clusters of majors with similar themes and interests to help students explore their interests, choose a major, and create a plan to achieve their goals. University College provides a common gateway to the academic programs available to entering students. Programs and services offered by University College focus on assisting students with the development of the knowledge and skills needed for success in the collegiate environment, including academic advising, academic support, career planning, peer mentoring, and new student orientation. University College also offers college readiness programs that focus on helping high school students to become college bound. The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves as the catalyst for enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience while promoting on-time graduation for all undergraduate students at IU Indianapolis. 3 units report up to the Division: University College, Honors College and the Institute for Engaged Learning. Website: Job Summary This position will be part of the Health and Life Sciences team and support students pursuing undergraduate majors in the health and life sciences. Department - Specific Responsibilities Provides academic and career advising to undergraduate University College students, within the assigned cluster team. Reviews student records to inform advising for academic progress, course recommendations, career planning, and resource referrals. Collaborates with team to develop special programming and resources to meet unique cluster needs. Provides support to at-risk students. Meet with students by appointments and drop-in, through individual and group formats. Participates in First Year Seminars as part of the instructional team. Participate in New Student Orientation, committees and task forces as assigned. Works as part of a team to provide individual and group integrated academic and career advising to undergraduate University College students, within the assigned cluster team. Advises and guides students through the major and career decision making process and support academic and career planning. Plan for academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Engages students in goal setting processes designed to clarify major declaration, plans of study, admission to degree granting school of choice, and career preparation and planning. Collaborates with Summer Bridge and First Year Seminar instructional teams to provide in-class presentations, workshops and resources that align with course objectives. Collaborates with cluster team to provide workshops for orientation procedures, admission to an academic school, reinstatement, career planning, and other types of workshops that may be needed to assist students. Works with faculty, staff, and mentors to provide support to at-risk students. Facilitate student use of the various campus support services and resources. Reviews, prepares, and maintains student records. Utilizes technology and various early alert systems to monitor student progress and make appropriate recommendations. Maintains communications with assigned advisees and cluster teammates. Assists assigned cluster team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, programs, events, and resources related to student success. Actively participates on various committees as requested. Represent University College at local, state, and national meetings or conferences as requested. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Qualifications EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE Required Master's degree plus 1 year of experience in advising, teaching, or counseling OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years expereince in advising, teaching, or counseling 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. Meet Best Practices and National Standards for Academic Advising. Understands and meets FERPA requirements. 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 commitment. Advertised Salary PAY SCALE: $22.40 - 24.76 per hour Pay rates will be determined based on education level and years of experience. Work Hours 20 - 28 hours per week depending on office needs. 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: Part Time Employee FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Part Time Employee Job Family: Part Time Employee Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. 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. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . 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Created: 2026-03-12