Upper Division Advising Center Coordinator
Ball State University
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Academic Advising
Upper Division Advising Center Coordinator
Ball State University
The Ball State University Upper Division Advising Center is seeking a coordinator to join its team. The Upper Division Advising Center Coordinator will supervise and work directly with Academic Advisors and serve as a liaison to department chairs and deans. Along with employee supervision, the coordinator will also have the responsibility of verifying degrees, processing the evaluation of transfer credits, and the overall maintenance of degree integrity for assigned majors. While student interaction is limited for the coordinator, there is still the opportunity to work directly with a small cohort of students.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: Coordinate and manage the advising activities of the departments assigned to the center. Supervise a team of upper division academic advisors; manage the transfer equivalency process and initial enrollment process for assigned transfer students; certify degree awards for assigned students.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Three years of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or related field in higher education.
Minimum Other: Strong communication skills; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience. Familiarity with Banner and DegreeWorks; thorough understanding of the university’s Core Curriculum program; familiarity with Ball State curriculum, academic policies, and academic procedures.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
The salary for this position is: $50,000
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35765
Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to: Hiring Manager. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through March 8, 2023.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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