IWU Job Openings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Academic Support & Processing:
  • Assist first-year students in the transition into college and throughout the first year at IWU by helping with academic processes and resourcing students
  • Help with the processes and systems within The Center for Academic Thriving, such as scheduling, registration, Thrive360 notifications, academic planning, and transfer work/dual credit
  • Supporting students by answering questions and helping them connect to needed resources
• Academic Advising Meetings:
  • Support students through scheduled and impromptu meetings by answering questions, helping with registration, and navigating their college experience
• Student Thriving Initiatives:
  • As a member of The Center for Academic Thriving team, this role invests in helping students thrive in college
  • This includes retention initiatives, student support, and tracking student concerns in Thrive360
• Events:
  • Invest in the student experience through events in The Center for Academic Thriving, new student orientation, move in days (2 Saturdays), admitted student day events (2 Saturdays), and various events throughout the semester

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Masters degree preferred

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field preferred, but not required

Required Skills

• Demonstrates a mature personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of IWU
• Demonstrates a strong, positive, team-oriented attitude and continued goal to learn and grow
• Demonstrates extraordinary interpersonal and collaborative skills to work with a variety of constituents (such as parents and students) and colleagues (such as faculty, admissions, and academic leadership)
• Understands the complexities of higher education and can successfully and respectfully navigate organizational areas and policies
• Demonstrates an ability to learn and use complex information, such as academic policies and procedures, curricular pathways, and graduation requirements
• Possesses strong technical skills and a high comfort level within a computerized environment
• Exhibits outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to make well-informed decisions, problem solve, and coordinate a variety of activities and tasks
• Reveals exemplary organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and the capacity to develop efficient and effective systems for the implementation of policies and processes
• Adheres to strict confidentiality requirements

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.