Academic Advisor

Overview

The Academic Advisor is responsible for identifying and coordinating resources and appropriate services required to relieve potential barriers to success prior to and during student’s educational journey.

We will be hiring for an Academic Advisor I or II depending on experience.

Academic Advisor I - wage $50,524 - $59,997

Academic Advisor II - wage $53,184 - $63,156

• Provides career guidance and advisement regarding all areas of Student Services.
• Assist students in understanding progress and attendance.
• Provides advisement to students and potential students by assisting with issues such as satisfactory performance, conflict resolution, ADA related services, Veterans’ benefits, and resources.
• Serves as an intermediary for communication with staff, faculty, and others up to the point of program enrollment.
• Acts as mentor/advocate for potential students, providing support through positive communication and problem resolution.
• May assist Recruiters by meeting with potential students and providing tours and program information.
• Assists students in connecting with the Basic Needs Advisor for additional resources beyond those available or provided by the College.
• Provides support to instructors for outreach to students who have left program for any reason other than graduation.
• Works cooperatively with community agencies, organizations, and CTE Coordinators to improve student retention.
• Fosters relationships with secondary and higher education partners to guide students through pathways toward stackable credentials.
• Provides qualitative and quantitative documentation of outreach to students in all areas.
• Management of incoming phone calls and email inquiries, including guiding other staff in communicating inquiries with key staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience related to advising.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Work independently and manage work assignments.
• Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
• Perform with attention to detail and follow through.
• Proficiency with computers and various software systems is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in higher education, social or behavioral sciences, counseling, disability services or related field Higher education experiences with student information systems.
• Proficiency in a second language
• Experience in the K-12, higher education, or DWS experience, or social work preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum (3) three years of experience directly related to advising
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Work independently and manage work assignments.
• Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
• Perform with attention to detail and follow through.
• Proficiency with computers and various software systems is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in higher education, social or behavioral sciences, counseling, disability services or related field
• Higher education experiences with student information systems.
• Proficiency in a second language.

The College reports all positions to the Department of Work Force Services and posts all positions on the website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Davis Technical College complies with all aspects of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any applicant requiring accommodations in the application process must contact the Human Resource Office. Requests should be made three days prior to need.

To be considered for employment you must meet the minimum qualifications of the position, submit an EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME and COVER LETTER before the closing date. All applicants will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Apply online at:/hr

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