Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor)

About This Role

This academic advisor role provides guidance to a diverse group of students who are pursuing or considering majors in theatre, drama, and dance, and potentially some music students. The advisor informs students about university policies, academic progress, enrollment, and graduation requirements, while building relationships within the university community.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for a wide variety of students pursuing or considering majors in theatre, drama, and dance
• May serve some Jacob's music students pursuing or considering undergraduate majors, minors or certificates
• Inform students of relevant IU and school policies related to academic progress, enrollment, and graduation
• Advise students of academic requirements in face-to-face meetings, telephone appointments, virtual technology, and in drop-in appointments
• Build relationships with students, faculty and the university community
• Assist with orientation and onboarding activities
• Contribute and serve on committees as assigned
• Assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the advising staff with scheduling
• Maintain confidentiality and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance
• Provide academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, minors, or certificates
• Guide students in planning their course of study in concert with the departments' curricular requirements
• Explain curriculum requirements and school and campus policies
• Meet 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
• Assist students in making informed decisions about a choice of major and potential career or graduate school direction
• Help 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
• Teach students how to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies
• Empower student accountability in academic decisions about courses, career direction, and long-term plans
• Provide guidance on avenues for increased involvement as an IU student and in the IU community
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources, such as academic support resources, placement programs, internship and overseas study opportunities, etc.
• Track and monitor students' academic progress
• Review and maintain confidential student records to ensure that students meet requirements and to document advising discussions
• Communicate this information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary