Academic Advisor – Master’s

February 14, 2026

Full Time
Internship
Indianapolis, IN
Posted 2 weeks ago

Job ID: 318210

Department

SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCI (IN-SHHS-IUINA)

Department Information

The School of Health and Human Sciences advances healthcare, exercise and applied fitness, tourism, events, and sport management through education, research, and community engagement. Leveraging its urban location, university reputation, deep community partnerships, and highly regarded faculty, the school prepares students to influence the future of these professions through a variety of degree offerings and scholarly activities.

Our school is committed to fostering a strong academic and professional environment that supports excellence in teaching, research, and service. We seek to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty and staff whose expertise and perspectives enhance students¿ academic experiences and contribute to the continued growth and success of the school and the university.

Job Summary

The School of Health and Human Sciences (SHHS) advising team provides academic advising and career-focused guidance to undergraduate students across SHHS programs. Advisors support students from orientation through commencement, assisting with academic planning, major exploration, experiential learning engagement, and preparation for post-graduate goals. The team works collaboratively with campus partners, including Orientation, First-Year Seminar, and Bridge Week initiatives, to support student success and timely degree completion.

General Responsibilities

Provides academic counseling for students pursuing or considering majors, minors, or certificates. Guides students in planning their course of study in concert with the departments’ curricular requirements. Explains curriculum requirements and school and campus policies.
Meets 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.
Assists students in making informed decisions about a choice of major and potential career or graduate school direction. Helps 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.
Teaches students how to navigate university systems, academic processes, and policies. Empowers student accountability in academic decisions about courses, career direction, and long-term plans. Provides guidance on avenues for increased involvement as an IU student and in the IU community.
Refers students to appropriate campus resources, such as academic support resources, placement programs, internship and overseas study opportunities, etc.
Tracks and monitors students’ academic progress, reviews and maintains confidential student records to ensure that students meet requirements and to document advising discussions, and communicates this information in a timely manner to students and to appropriate academic offices when necessary.
Represents the advising function as a presenter at campus meetings and recruiting functions. Assists in developing written advising materials for use in student events.
Researches, recommends, or creates best practices for unit or campus initiatives, projects, processes, or programs and may provide guidance to other Academic Advisors.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Master’s degree in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field. Experience in a student-focused, higher education environment is highly desired.

Preferred

3 years in student affairs, teaching, academic advising, or related field.

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 commitments.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 1 day remote and 4 days in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$47,000-54,000 per year based on experience

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)