PT - Academic Advisor

Summary of Function:

Provides academic and career advising for students. Assists with the development and delivery of various advising, outreach, and retention activities.

• Serves Students. Provides on- and off-site academic and career advisement to students on sister campus centers in San Luis and Somerton. Addresses the vocational and occupational needs of the students. Assists students with the development of their Educational Academic Plan. Reviews academic progress with students to meet degree/certificate requirements. Advises students on academic and vocational program placement accordingly.
• Assists in the development, application, and tracking of student retention programming (e.g., Early Assistance Program, Mid-Term Grade Performance Notification/Follow Up Process, Freshman Orientation, annual High School Counselor activities, and area high school visits). Tracks at-risk and academic probation students.
• Assists Coordinator for Advising and Student Services in implementing district-wide advising. Assists with information and referral resources within the College and the community. Maintains a positive and regular line of communication, both with internal and external constituents. Promotes the college by participating in community organizations, making public presentations, and providing workshops/orientations as directed.
• Actively promotes the College at local community organizations to increase enrollment of non-traditional students (e.g., presentations, small group discussions, outreach events, enrollment support, and individual meetings). Participates in public speaking engagements. Helps to plan, coordinate, and implement new and existing recruitment events, pre-advisement duties, including preview days, open houses, non-traditional student events, expos, etc. Supports marketing/social media communication efforts.
• Facilitates seminars and workshops for mentoring students and follows up on retention strategies (e.g., study skills, time management, decision making, and career exploration).
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in human relations, psychology, sociology, student services, or other related fields
• Three years of student experience or combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates the potential for success in the position
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position
• Applicants may indicate experience working in a community college environment, with employability issues affecting chronically unemployed and ethnic minority populations, and with community social service resources

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent

• Non-Exempt

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, Afternoons from 1 pm to 6 pm
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and practices
• Knowledge of career development theories and career advising strategies
• Knowledge of student retention strategies, early alert models, and academic recovery interventions
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications, especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
• Skill in recruitment event coordination and public engagement
• Skill in maintaining accurate data and records in CRM or student information systems
• Skill in facilitating workshops and training sessions
• Ability to complete all departmental…