Academic Advisor

Position Title

Academic Advisor

POSTION:
Academic Advisor

STATUS:
Full Time

DEPARTMENT:
Student Advising Center

DIVISION:
Student Development

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt

UNION: TOSSC-AFT Local 604

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Student Advising Center

PLACEMENT:
Grade 110

HIRING RANGE: $26.03 - $27.59 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

The Academic Advisor provides academic advising for new and continuing students and serves as a liaison between the Student Advising Center and assigned academic pathways. Provides support to continuing students who are undecided about their major or career pathway and offers academic support and coaching to a diverse group of students including those on probation, in need of financial aid appeals or assistance with veteran semester planning.

Assists in referring students to on-campus resources to aid student success.

• Provide guided academic pathway coaching for new, continuing, transfer, reverse-transfer, and undecided students; assist with identifying the educational options appropriate for the stated goal, assist with the interpretation of the placement test scores, and support coursework selection for certificate or degree completion and/or transfer planning; access self-service resources in the student portal.
• Serve as point person for initial advising for reverse transfer and returning student onboarding. Assist with advising in New Student Advising sessions.
• Assist faculty advisors in designated pathways with financial aid appeals, students who are on academic probation or suspension, and veteran planning. Develop success strategies to support student goals and make referrals to special population resources and/or programs.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management to support processes related to academic major/pathway change and financial aid appeals, including academic planning and document completion.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs to assist students with unique circumstances requiring special permissions for course enrollment; serve as generalists providing pathway coaching through completion of student goals and facilitate referrals to a faculty advisors when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Record Department and/or appropriate Academic Department Chair/Dean when conducting unofficial transcript reviews for course planning, as needed.
• Participate in regular academic/curriculum update and training to stay current in articulation agreements, transfer tools, and technology that aid in student planning. Support students in academic and transfer planning with foundational understanding of General Education Core Curriculum, Illinois Articulation, Initiative (IAI).
• Provide comprehensive pathway coaching in collaboration with Disability Services to support the unique needs of students with disabilities during their first year of transition.
• Monitor academic progress of students toward degree and/or certificate completion; identify current and potential academic needs; refer students to appropriate campus resources for additional assistance. Provide updates/reports to leadership regarding student progress (e.g. Navigate, or other advising technology).
• Maintain student files and records in academic advising software; document all pertinent student information and update notes in the designated software regarding changes to student status. Utilize data for strategic comprehensive reporting and communication campaigns.
• Interpret and explain college policies and procedures; participate in preparation of orientations; present academic information to new students and parents/family during new student onboarding.
• Assist in recruitment of potential students providing information and coaching regarding general academic requirements for specific degree/certificate program;…