College Advisor - PT

College Advisor - PT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director of Advising, the College Advisor provides holistic advising to an assigned cohort of students from the point of admission throughout their academic career at Southeast Community College. This is a part-time regular position. The usual work hours for this position are generally scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, requiring a 29-hour workweek.

Essential Functions:

• Proactive and Developmental On-boarding:
  Evaluate admission test scores and transcripts, analyze pre-orientation student assessments, recommend interventions when appropriate, and advise students based on their interests, strengths, values, and goals.
• Advise students at New Student Enrollment and will consistently engage with students from the moment of admission through the first term to provide messaging, connection, and support.
• Career Advising:
  Assist students in clarifying and confirming academic paths and career choices.
• Academic Advising:
  Responsible for providing first-term academic advising for students within their assigned academic cohort.
• Ongoing Success
  
  Coaching:
  
  Serve as a continuous resource to students within their assigned academic cohort.
• Program Planning and Implementation:
  Plan, develop, and implement a variety of programs and services that will increase the success and retention of students within their academic cohort and in the student population as a whole.
• Collaboration:
  
  Interact with faculty and staff within SCC, at other colleges and universities, and with a variety of outside agencies and organizations in collaborative efforts geared towards enhancing student success, retention, and completion.
• Data Management:
  Use software and other designated tools to record and manage quantitative and qualitative data on students' progress at SCC.
• Professional Development:
  Participate in professional development opportunities in order to stay up to date on best practices in student development, advising, onboarding, and overall student success and retention.
• Promote a Culture of Belonging:
  Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Marginal Functions:

• Participates in local, state, and regional associations and other groups concerned with academic advising, career planning, success coaching/retention, or special needs issues.
• Provides advising and retention information to faculty, staff, and others as requested.
• Assists the Administrative Director of Advising with the acquisition of resource materials appropriate for inclusion in the Advising Center.
• Additional duties as assigned may include teaching/co-teaching Student Success courses, committee work, and professional opportunities within and outside of SCC.
• Ability to meet occasional travel requirements of the position.
• Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with applying professional advising methods and techniques in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public.
• Knowledge and ability to collect, arrange, and interpret data in both written and verbal formats.
• Skills and abilities
  
  necessary to describe various educational programs and occupations in a factual, clear, and concise manner in both verbal and written formats.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate student data systems.
• Experience with online research and career and educational assessment instruments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years
  * of professional working experience working with students in an educational environment
  * A master's degree may substitute for one year of professional working experience.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, business, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Work experience in higher education settings in areas such as academic or career advising, academic success coaching, retention, or general student affairs.
• Knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data in both written and verbal form.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Salary: $23.96 per hour

Benefits:
Part-time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan…