Advising Assistant (Student Services Coordinator) at Indiana University in Kokomo, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



ACADEMIC SUPPORT (KO-ACSP-IUKOA)



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides reception for OSSA.


• Provides data monitoring support for the School of Nursing & Allied Health (SNAHP) advising center.


• Performs clerical tasks that support advising/student success initiatives across campus.


• Responsible for student-facing support for the Office of Student Success and Advising.


• Maintains databases to help advisors and SNAHP leadership review progress of applicants and students admitted to programs.


• Serves as primary proctor for TEAS exam administration for nursing administration and provides training to secondary proctors.


• Provides support to the Testing Support Specialist by assisting with administering tests and monitoring testing processes in the campus testing center.


• Processes AAR course exceptions and waivers as approved by General Education Committee and academic deans.


• Assists OSSA department with new student orientation programming, including documentation of student progress in orientation steps, coaching new admits through preparation steps, and provides check-in and registration support at enrollment events.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with administrative needs related to the daily operations, planning, and implementation of various or multiple student services initiatives.


• Attends front desk, answers phones and emails, and delivers messages and mail.


• Serves as a liaison to campus partners for cross-departmental student services initiatives, provides information, secures space reservations, schedules plans meetings, and provides necessary documentation.


• Provides assistance to student participants, stakeholders, faculty, and/or staff; acts as a resource by analyzing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports. Accurately maintains electronic records and databases.


• Provides directions, support, and information to student organization representatives and other visitors to the department.


• Assists with daily scheduling, training, and gathering of student feedback. May prepare and disseminate handouts, presentations, or other materials.


• May assist with orders or creations of promotional materials for student organizations or departmental needs.


• May provide guidance to other Student Services Coordinators.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years in office environment, higher education, or related field

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information


• Demonstrated customer service skills


• Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural competency

Preferred

• Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision

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.



Work Location



Kokomo, Indiana



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Intermediate


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Student Services


Job Family: Student Services Generalist
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