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Form of workDepartment ACADEMIC SUPPORT (KO-ACSP-IUKOA) Department Information The Office of Student Success and Advising (OSSA) is a centralized department serving all undergraduate students in more than 50 academic programs at IU Kokomo. The department houses a large team of academic advisors, Advising Support personnel, and academic success coaches. In addition to ongoing student support, OSSA facilitates student onboarding, including multiple orientation events.
Advising assistants provide administrative support to the OSSA team, including but not limited to answering phone calls, setting appointments, and preparing correspondence. Advising assistants also provide essential support to the Testing Center. Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities Assists with monitoring student attendance and progress.
Provides direction, support, and information to students and other visitors to the department. Accurately reviews and maintains electronic records and databases. Provides reception to the main Advising Office and the Testing Center as needed.
Provides proctoring support for the Testing Center as needed. Assists with scheduling and confirming testing appointments. Monitors and responds to central email for Advising and the Testing Center.
General Responsibilities Provides administrative support to a department or group of professionals, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy. Utilizes business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, etc. Receives, screens, and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email.
Schedules and confirms appointments and meetings for OSSA. Qualifications EDUCATION Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) SKILLS Required Excellent organizational skills Strong verbal communication and listening skills Effective interpersonal skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information 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: Foundational FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: General Administration Job Family: Administrative Support Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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