Academic Advisor Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 14, with an annual salary range of $55,482 to $73,976 The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
Time Off with Pay
Professional Development/Expense
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and identifying appropriate support systems to facilitate retention and completion. Work involves the ability to follow through, track and accurately document services provided and advancement of students. General supervision is received from the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field and one year of related experience working in education or human services; or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

2. Good knowledge of student development theory including influences of culture, gender, class, environment, and age.

3. Good knowledge of college policies and practices impacting student enrollment, financial aid and graduation.

4. Some knowledge of college as well as community resources available for students to access.

5. Working skill in advising and coaching others including the ability to identify and support when a student requires additional professional help or resources.

6. Working skill in verbal and written communications.

7. Working skill in documenting student services in the appropriate electronic system.

8. Working skill in presenting information in a group setting or workshop.

9. Working skill in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages.

10. Available to work days, evenings, and/or weekends to support the requirements of the department.

11. Designated positions may require bilingual, Spanish speaking, based on assigned population.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Master's degree in a related field desirable.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties:

1. Provide academic advising focused on helping new, continuing and returning students with the exploration of their academic and career objectives

2. Establish a completion (education) plan for each student in assigned case load utilizing all available modalities to contact, advise, assist and monitor assigned students in successful completion of program requirements

3. Provide one-on-one personal and supportive services to students to address factors impacting college course/program retention…