Academic Advisor/Success Coach

1 month ago


Quincy, Illinois, United States John Wood Community College Full time
Job Opportunity

John Wood Community College is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Academic Advisor/Success Coach to join our student services team.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individualized academic advising to students, assisting with course selection, degree planning, and transfer opportunities.
  • Guide students in setting academic, career, and personal goals, and develop action plans to achieve them.
  • Monitor students' academic progress, identify barriers to success, and provide proactive support to foster retention and degree completion.
  • Serve as a Success Coach by offering personalized coaching to students facing academic, personal, or financial challenges, referring them to appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to support student retention initiatives and provide seamless student services.
  • Assist students in understanding college policies, procedures, and academic programs.
  • Maintain accurate advising records and track student progress using advising software and other tools.
  • Support students with transfer planning, including articulation agreements, transfer credits, and connecting them to resources at four-year institutions.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities and stay current with advising best practices, educational trends, and institutional policies.

Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience in academic advising, student services, or a related role in education is preferred.
  • Experience working with a diverse student population, including first-generation, low-income, or non-traditional students, is preferred.

Skills and Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with students.
  • Knowledge of advising practices, degree programs, and student support services in a community college setting.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide creative solutions to students facing academic or personal challenges.
  • Familiarity with student retention strategies and academic support resources.
  • Proficiency in using advising software, student information systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Schedule
  • Part-time position with a set schedule between the typical College hours of Monday-Thursday (8am - 5pm) and Friday (8am - 12pm).
  • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to support student programs or events.

To apply, submit a resume with cover letter by visiting the College's website.



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