Academic Completion Specialist

The Academic Completion Specialist mentors and advises students and reports to the Admissions Office. The Academic Completion Specialist will adhere to the policies as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

Continuation of position is contingent upon grant funding.

Salary:
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

Salary Schedule E4, Grade 5

Salary Range $35,670- $53,865 (12 months, Non-Exempt).

Work Hours:

8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday

• Build student relationships and provide curricular-informed mentoring
• Provide direct, comprehensive program guidance to assigned students
• Maintain regular communication with students according to college protocols
• Assist students in their educational planning and progress from pre-admission until graduation
• Maintain contact with assigned students throughout the semester via phone, email, in-person meetings, and other means of communication to monitor student progress and provide encouragement and guidance
• Assist students in identifying appropriate campus services/resources and facilitate their use of those services/resources including tutoring, counseling and career services
• Monitor student academic progress via the student early alert system, intervene as necessary to assist those students having difficulty, and complete required college reports on their progress
• Foster students’ accountability for individual academic performance and career goals
• Assist with New Student Orientation each semester
• Assist with admission and registration
• Assist the Student Success Specialist in conducting study skills seminars
• Consult with faculty concerning assigned students
• Assist the Student Success Specialist in providing effective student coaching, specifically in the areas of goal setting, time management, self-advocacy, and study skills
• Track students for the purpose of collecting data on retention, graduation, grade point averages, and transfer rates
• Work as liaison with college bookstore
• Participate on college-wide committees as assigned
• Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students and the college community
• Dispense necessary reports in a timely manner
• Attend all called meetings
• Continue professional development through professional organizations, seminars, etc. to maintain and improve skills
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation, grant administration, and reporting efforts of the College
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Student Success Specialist, Dean of Students, and/or President

Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.

• Minimum of an earned Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Documented experience in academic advising
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively analyze ambiguous information and respond appropriately
• Experience in group presentations
• Ability to process and maintain highly confidential information
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds, abilities, outlooks, ages, and nationalities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet capabilities
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrated exceptional listening, verbal, written, organizational, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

• Membership in an advising organization such as NACADA
• Documented evidence of experience in Personal, Social, and Vocational Counseling/Student Development or related field
• Experience with Banner, Degree Works, and CRM Software
• Knowledge of the programs of…