Advisor,NC Boost Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

The Advisor, NC Boost will play a transformational role by empowering students to design their academic and career goals and take ownership of their academic journey. The Advisor, NC Boost will provide holistic and intrusive student support through academic advising, navigating academic programs and process requirements, career exploration activities, financial readiness, and student development. The advisor will perform various tasks related to advising new, enrolled, and prospective students, including career planning, program and course selection, and retention services.

Essential

Functions

Assists with the planning, implementation, and supportive resources that impact the engagement, retention, and degree completion of assigned students.

Assists students in course selection, monitor their academic progress, and offer mentorship on college policies, procedures, and personal development opportunities.

Provides academic advising assistance to a diverse student population and assists continuing students with understanding their degree plan/audit in preparation for advising.

Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services.

Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff as needed to support student success.

Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs.

Supports annual recruitment of new students into the program.

Assists students with clarifying values and goals; advises students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.

Offers academic support to guide students through the course selection process.

Provides students with effective and timely referral to other college and external support services.

Monitors and evaluates students' educational progress by conducting academic progress audits.

Organizes periodic special events and programs for students, faculty and staff.

May conduct or support delivery of student seminars on issues of importance to students;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

Participate in professional associations and upgrade professional knowledge and skills as possible; membership in NACADA, CACRAO and N3

CSDPA is encouraged/

Assist in the evaluation of advising processes on an annual basis.

Support the mission, vision and goals of the college.

Represent the Student Services department at campus committee meetings.

Assists in all areas of Student Services when needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

Knowledge of

Comprehensive Articulation Agreements.
Principles and techniques of student services activities.
The mission, goals and objectives of CCC&TI.
College admissions and advising techniques and procedures.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Safe work practices and procedures.
Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned, including internet navigation.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
Organizational, project management, and facilitation skills
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to

Understand the needs of community college students.
Enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately.
Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and…