Academic Advisor- Counseling

Under the guidance of a counselor, the academic advisor is responsible for providing career exploration, articulation, and other related services, including implementing support programs to increase student enrollment, recruitment, and retention. Participate in student success initiatives in collaboration with faculty and staff. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Advise new and current students through a structured interview, under the guidance and supervision of a counselor regarding academic advising, goal setting, and career exploration on a semester basis. Assist students with degree plans that meet their short-term and long-term educational and career goals. Support students in developing their class schedules. Assist in recruitment and retention initiatives pertaining to student success by working with faculty and staff.

Assist and participate in new student orientation, educational seminars, and workshops for students, faculty, and staff on student success strategies.

Provide professional support to counselors, including monitoring and following up with students on their academic standing progress. Recommend and implement internal operational standards and policies/procedures. Evaluate the effectiveness and recommend changes or modifications as appropriate.

Assist students in resolving issues that interfere with a student's academic success by making appropriate referrals to counselors and other support services, departments internally and externally, e.g., career services, tutoring, daycare, mental health, and other similar services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Note:

a copy of the transcript reflecting this required education must be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Experience working in a college or university setting.

3. Effective communication (both oral and written) skills.

4. Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.

5. Working knowledge of degree planning.  

6.

Experience with a college or university integrated system.

Special conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the texas education code, section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the college's policies and procedures.individuals desiring consideration must complete and submit an epcc application for employment on-line by the announced deadline.

Copies of academic transcripts must be uploaded with the application. Current employees are also required to upload their transcripts with each submitted application; transcripts in personnel files cannot be accessed by evaluators for this purpose. Applications submitted without transcripts will not be considered. Only documents stating 'transcript' or 'unofficial transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (degree audit, degree summary, program summary, etc.),

uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to el paso community college, employment services, p.o. Box 20500, el paso, tx 79998. Mailed documents must include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the human resources department at el paso community college, employment services, p.o. Box 20500, el paso, tx 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the Final date to receive applications. Documents received after the Final date to receive applications will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than english must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the national association of credential evaluation services (naces). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to united states accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for…