Academic Advisor

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Academic Advisor

Chattahoochee Technical College

JR

Day (United States of America)

$45,301.59 ANNUALLY

POSITION: Academic Advisor (Multi-hire, North Metro and Marietta Campus)

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for providing academic advising to students in the college’s programs .

• Advises and meets with accepted first term, returning and current students in specified programs throughout the academic year.

• Advises students on matters relating to program admission requirements, program admission dates, curriculum, pre-requisite courses, and potential career paths.

• Demonstrates an expertise for advising assigned programs.

• Participates in supporting and advising students in the College’s early alert system.

• Completes annual advising projects and initiatives in support of student success and retention.

• Engages in classroom advising presentations and information sessions both on campus and virtually.

• Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the department.

• Collaborates and supports faculty with program students regarding registration, advisement and academics.

• Meets with co-workers and supervisors to develop and implement a comprehensive advisement system.

• Collaborates with participating departments in all formats of New Student Orientation.

• Maintain accessibility for students through answering emails, phone calls, texts, chats, etc.

• Understands that all employees have customers, internal and external, that they provide services and information to; honors all of the State’s commitments to customers by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.

• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.

• Engages regularly with the college community in collaborating with events and initiatives.

• Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success

• Attends training events and remains informed concerning program policies and procedures

• Serves on college committees as assigned.

• Collects and maintains data for assessment purposes.

• Prepares required reports.

• Maintains accurate student documentation.

• Assists with college retention efforts.

• Performs related duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related work experience.

• Note:
  
  Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Master’s Degree.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

• Experience in an educational environment.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Resides in one of Chattahoochee Technical College’s service area counties.

$45,301.59 annually. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia…