Academic Advisor

This position will remain open until filled or at the discretion of River Valley Community College.

CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

Provides academic advising to all prospective and current students at River Valley Community College. Coordinates the College’s Student Life program. This position reports to the College Director of Academic and Student Support at River Valley Community College. Based in Claremont, this position requires regular travel to RVCC's Keene and Lebanon academic centers.

• Participates in College recruitment and prospective student activities;
• Advises students at River Valley Community College, including meeting with students regularly for long term planning, assisting with registration, reviewing degree progress, and monitoring graduation requirements;
• Develops connections with program directors, the Admissions Department, Student Services, transfer and career opportunities, and college life;
• Develops and provides opportunities for student leadership training and development;
• Facilitates the communication of student life opportunities to new students, current students, faculty, and staff;
• Researches, recommends, develops, implements, and evaluates policy with the College Director of Academic and Student Support in the area of Student Life;
• Provides support for activities that engage our students in service and community partnerships;
• Supports experiences that broaden student exposure in the areas of wellness, the arts, diversity, service, and personal growth;
• Identifies grant opportunities for student life; writes proposals and provides information which may be needed for institutional grant proposals related to student life;
• Develops brochures and materials and social media outlets to support student life programs, and seeks opportunities for press coverage, working with the marketing department;
• Serves as lead advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA) and other student groups and organizations; oversees SGA financial accounts, working with the Business Office;
• Serves on the New Student Orientation Committee and on the CARES (Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation) team;
• Assists with RVCC’s food pantry operations, including; volunteer outreach, ordering, pickup, and stocking;
• Serves on College and System teams as needs are determined by the Department and the College.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in counseling/advising, education, student services/development, behavioral science, or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years’ experience as an academic advisor/counselor, student life coordinator, or related experience, preferably within a higher education setting.

License/ Certification:
Valid driver’s license or access to transportation to perform travel requirements.

Considerable knowledge of counseling principles and techniques. Considerable knowledge of learning, behavior, and emotional patterns of young adults. Knowledge of personality, achievement, prognostic, and placement tests and the techniques involved in their use and interpretation. Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques. Ability to maintain rapport with students, faculty and staff. Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare written reports. Ability to instruct students, faculty and staff concerning counseling roles and techniques, leadership roles, and human relations.

Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.