College Advising Corps (CAC) Advisor (Admissions Assistant)

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides 1-on-1 college admissions and financial aid advisement to students.
• Helps students complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications.
• Presents in classrooms, assemblies, and student organization meetings over the importance of post-secondary education and services advisers provide.
• Organizes events and activities to promote post-secondary education.
• Collaborates with school personnel to promote the college-going culture at the high school.
• Works with the assigned caseload of students and are charged with providing 1-on-1 advising, academic support, and mentorship, while also leading or co-leading programs for students and families in the summer program.

General Responsibilities

• Oversees the processing and evaluation of all applications for admissions into that school and accompanying material, such as transcripts, to determine eligibility.
• Maintains records and databases of applications; updates and purges as necessary; gathers and collates information from records and prepares reports.
• Reviews applications for completeness, contacts applicants for any missing information or to resolve discrepancies, and obtains any necessary information from other sources.
• Schedules and oversees any applicant interviews.
• Makes recommendations regarding admissions and financial aid decisions; contacts applicant regarding the decision on the admission application.
• Responds to phone and email inquiries on admissions process and status of applications; may assist in the design of recruiting events and materials.
• Counsels potential students regarding courses and grades required for admission.
• May supervise temporary staff in the admissions office; monitors and evaluates job performance.
• Maintains files and databases on students admitted into the school; generates reports based on this information.
• May take on escalated and complex issues; may provide guidance to other admissions staff.

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

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

4 years of office or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

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
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds

Preferred

• Commitment to community service
• Ability to serve for the complete program year
• Culture and mission-driven - passionate about increasing opportunity for all students
• Demonstrates can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile in service of our mission
• Enthusiasm for collaborating effectively with others to achieve goals
• Ability to meet deadlines, plan events, and keep track of data and records
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow through
• Ability to complete paperwork and meet deadlines
• Bilingual (Spanish)

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

The person in this role will be assigned to an Indiana High School.

This is an in-person position.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, and a handful of Saturdays each semester; with an increase in hours in the summer to accommodate the summer program schedule.

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 : Mastery

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Student Services

Job Family : Admissions & Recruitment

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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 employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.

Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.

See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.