College Advisor

Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director of Advising, the College Advisor provides holistic advising to an assigned cohort of students from the point of admission throughout their academic career at Southeast Community College.

This is a part-time regular position. The usual work hours for this position are generally scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, requiring a 29-hour workweek. This position pays $22.50/hour.

Essential Functions

Proactive and Developmental On-boarding:

* Evaluate admission test scores and transcripts, analyze pre-orientation student assessments, recommend interventions when appropriate, and advise students based on their interests, strengths, values, and goals.
* Advise students at New Student Enrollment and will consistently engage with students from the moment of admission through the first term to provide messaging, connection, and support.

Career Advising:

* Assist students in clarifying and confirming academic paths and career choices. This may involve interpreting career assessments and discussing results with students to develop academic, career, and personal plans consistent with their interests, values, and strengths.

Academic Advising:

* Responsible for providing first-term academic advising for students within their assigned academic cohort. This may involve explaining general education and degree requirements and evaluating transfer credit.
* Provide accurate information and guidance to students as they make decisions about traditional classroom and distance learning options, selection of a program of study, and SCC policies and procedures, and assist students in developing an academic plan that integrates with their current responsibilities and life goals.
* Refer students to appropriate support services such as Admissions, Testing Center, Transitions, Accommodations, and Financial Aid as necessary.

Ongoing Success Coaching:

* Serve as a continuous resource to students within their assigned academic cohort.
* Assist students with academic, career, and interpersonal skill development to heighten their academic success and will support, educate, and advocate for students experiencing challenges within and outside of the classroom. This may involve referring the student to SCC services and/or community agencies.

Program Planning and Implementation:

* Plan, develop, and implement a variety of programs and services that will increase the success and retention of students within their academic cohort and in the student population as a whole.

Collaboration:

* Interact with faculty and staff within SCC, at other colleges and universities, and with a variety of outside agencies and organizations in collaborative efforts geared towards enhancing student success, retention, and completion.
* Increase awareness of and commitment to holistic advising at SCC among faculty, staff, and students, and will work directly with faculty within their assigned academic cohort to plan and implement joint activities that foster student success.

Data Management:

* Use software and other designated tools to record and manage quantitative and qualitative data on students' progress at SCC.
* Responsible for monitoring student success and retention, and will provide individualized support when needed.

Professional Development:

* Participate in professional development opportunities in order to stay up to date on best practices in student development, advising, onboarding, and overall student success and retention.

Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access

* Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences.
* Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment.
* Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community.
* Promote and support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Marginal Functions

* Participates in local, state, and regional associations and other groups concerned with academic advising, career planning, success coaching/retention, or special needs issues.
* Provides advising and retention information to faculty, staff, and others as requested.
* Assists the Administrative Director of Advising with the acquisition of resource materials appropriate for inclusion in the Advising Center.
* Additional duties as assigned may include teaching/co-teaching Student Success courses, committee work, and professional opportunities within and outside of SCC.
* Ability to meet occasional travel requirements of the position.
* Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
* May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
* Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
* Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of and experience with applying professional advising methods and techniques in a variety of situations.
* Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public.
* Knowledge and ability to collect, arrange, and interpret data in both written and verbal format.
* Skills and abilities necessary to describe various educational programs and occupations in a factual, clear, and concise manner in both verbal and written formats.
* Strong computer skills and ability to navigate student data systems. Experience with online research and career and educational assessment instruments.
* Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
* Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
* The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in education, business, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
* Two (2) years of professional working experience working with students in an educational* environment
* A master's degree may substitute for one year of professional working experience.

Desired Qualifications

* Master's degree in education, business, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
* Work experience in higher education settings in areas such as academic or career advising, academic success coaching, retention, or general student affairs.
* Knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data in both written and verbal form.
* Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Salary

$22.50 per hour