Academic Advisor ESL; Part Time

Role Overview

The purpose of Academic Advising is to help students identify their educational and career goals, advise students about their pathway of study, and work with students to create academic plans that lead to successful completion. Academic Advisors are members of an integrated College team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through their programs.

Pathway advisors provide support and guidance to their caseload to ensure students have the best opportunity to achieve their educational goals.

This position will support and advise at the University Transfer Center and Academic Advising Student Center. The position is part‑time, 20 hours a week, and requires in‑person work. Work hours are expected to be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with adjusted working hours as needed. The position will be located primarily at the South City campus with travel to other campus locations as needed.

The position receives a regular review of objectives.

• Assist students in identifying career and educational paths related to their pathway or program of study.
• Deliver one‑on‑one comprehensive and group advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion and a range of academic counseling and support strategies.
• Teach students about college degree requirements and how to understand and follow graduation maps, interpret a degree evaluation/audit, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
• Refer students to co‑curricular options that enhance their college experience such as Student Life and Leadership organizations, study abroad, service learning, research, and internships that align with academic and career goals.
• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or be subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Understand the eligibility process for athletes, international students, and other specialized student populations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Frequent travel may be necessary.
• Advise and assist students in becoming aware of their values, interests, abilities, and clarifying their academic and career goals.
• Actively teach students about the SLCC website, student portal, and self‑advising tools with the purpose of developing their self‑sufficiency in college transactions.
• Utilize advising technologies such as Banner and Starfish.
• Respond to early alerts raised by instructors, determining eligibility and satisfactory progress toward completion, identifying current and potential needs and problem areas such as study skills and tutoring, and helping students access college resources including navigating the student portal.
• Advise and assist students in understanding the requirements for SLCC Degree, diploma, certificate and completion programs.
• Teach students to develop academic timelines, explore coursework, sequence and select courses, and develop class schedules.
• Advise students in understanding transfer programs to four‑year institutions and planning efficient transfer.
• Assist with retention efforts for students in assigned programs at SLCC.
• Develop academic plans with students to improve their academic standing when identified as having academic difficulty and provide coaching support on an ongoing basis.
• Make referrals to campus and community resources.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of full‑time, paid direct work experience required.
• Fluent Bilingual skills in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing) required.
• Part‑time related work experience may be substituted for full‑time work experience on a prorated basis.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience using computer software to track work activity and productivity.

Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or be subject to resolution of conflicts. Frequent travel may be necessary.