Academic Advisor
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Education / Teaching
Academic Advising & Student Services, Education Administration
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Academic Advisor
- Douglas
West Georgia Technical College
JobRequisition :
JR
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$42,640.00 PER YEAR
Job Description:Job Summary
The Advising Coach is responsible for delivering excellent and relevant academic advisement, information, and services to all technical college students.
Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Advise students on academic requirements and selection of courses, which would include the following:
Assist all students in developing and personalizing an education plan
Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures
Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores and course prerequisites
Understand the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.
Perform and interpret degree audits
Know graduation requirements for programs
Monitor student registration activities and recommend solutions to academic difficulties and maintain accurate electronic records of interactions with students, and to be their advocate when appropriate.
Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for such issues as financial aid assistance, career advisement, admissions processes, business office questions, and tutoring.
Documenting student contact accurately in the TargetX retention model.
(70%)
Coordinate communications to the students regarding advisement, retention, academic calendar, and other related issues, which may include mass email, text, or phone correspondence as part of recruitment and
Reaching out for Registration (ROR) initiatives.
(5%)
Collaborate and serve as a resource to other departments and faculty as needed, to also include participation in recruitment and enrollment growth events and initiatives to increase enrollment, registration, and to accurately assist students in academic progression and completion.
(5%)
Stay abreast of changes in institutional information, including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates,
(5%)
Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to memberships in professional organizations, such as NACADA, completing 1
Micro-credential each fiscal year, attending conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions; staying current with information technology skills
Participate in institutional student development and retention programs
Serve as a resource for faculty/staff
Collaborate with divisions in developing advising presentations and materials to support individual and group sessions. (i.e., create flyers or a checklist)
(5%)
Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the academic advisement program’s goals and objectives. Develop advising materials and presentations to support individual and group student sessions and complete administrative reports as assigned.
(5%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
CompetenciesProficiency in using Banner, Degree Works, and other student graduation progression software,
TargetX (Engage)
Effective Communication, verbal and written, and ability to provide effective guidance and communication both face-to-face and virtually using teleconferencing or communication platforms.
Interpersonal…
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