Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor supports current and prospective students by providing comprehensive academic advising services. This role guides students through major selection, course planning, registration, degree completion strategies, and transfer preparation. The advisor connects students with appropriate campus resources to support their academic and personal success. Additionally, the advisor contributes to college-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing student enrollment, retention, and completion, and actively participates in campus committees as needed.

Classification:
Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration:
Full Time 12 months

The Academic Advisor will:

• Provide comprehensive, student-centered academic advising through both in-person and virtual sessions. Supports students in exploring majors, identifying academic and career goals, and developing personalized academic plans that address both short- and long-term objectives. Offers guidance on degree selection, course scheduling, registration, and meeting program requirements.
• Develop knowledge of and adhere to College policies and procedures that relate to degree requirements, courses, course selection, scheduling, pre-registration and registration, and college admission.
• Provide students with guidance on the transfer process, including the NJ Statewide Transfer Agreement, use of NJ Transfer tools, and requirements for successful transition to four-year institutions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all student interactions using designated College systems. Documentation includes comprehensive advising notes, email correspondence, phone call logs, and records of unofficial graduation audits.
• Collaborate with campus departments to stay informed of available student services and resources, and refer students appropriately to support their academic and personal success.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of campus-wide events such as open houses, information sessions, enrollment sessions and transfer events.
• Facilitate individual and group advising sessions for incoming students, including first-year and transfer populations enrolling pare for new student events by developing and updating academic plans, ensuring accuracy through schedule reviews and targeted outreach. Deliver engaging presentations to current students to promote effective course planning and encourage timely registration.
• Engage in ongoing professional development by participating in NACADA events and other training opportunities to enhance advising skills and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices.
• Serve on college committees and contribute to initiatives that support student success and institutional goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years of directly related experience in a student services, teaching or counseling area of an educational environment that required excellent interpersonal and student service skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; ability to create standard documents and reports and well as prior database experience.
• Ability to meet flexible work schedule requirements that include evenings and weekend hours in accordance with departmental needs.

Even better if you have:

• Master's Degree.
• Two or more years of experience advising students at the college level.

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:

• Personal Time Off: OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
• Vacation:
  Twenty-five (25) Days
• Sick:
  Thirteen (13) Days
• Holidays:
  Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
• Pension Benefits:
  Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
  Dental:
  The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee. Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver: OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible…