Academic Advisor

Kirtland Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Academic Advisor to join our team. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a critical role in promoting student success and retention by providing guidance and support to students in achieving their academic goals.

• Advise students on postsecondary program options, including graduation and transfer requirements.
• Audit and monitor student academic progress, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for success.
• Assist students in developing educational plans, including choosing a program of study and clarifying educational goals.
• Educate students on course planning and registration processes, referring them to available resources as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college programs and requirements, consulting with transfer institutions as necessary.
• Develop and interpret Academic Planning Guides, maintaining administrative and program information files.
• Communicate with high school staff and students to provide information about Kirtland Community College and its programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One to three years of experience in academic advising or related careers in post-secondary education.
• Ability to learn and use complex computer-based systems and multi-faceted network-related software and database management systems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze ambiguous information and respond appropriately.
• Experience in group presentations.
• Ability to process and maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds, abilities, outlooks, ages, and nationalities.

Conditions are those of a typical office environment, requiring frequent oral communication with students and colleagues, the ability to enter data and written communications in electronic format in a timely manner, and sufficient mobility to be present and address students, their parents, and fellow professionals at appropriate college and regional functions.

Kirtland Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, a pension or deferred compensation state retirement plan, tuition-free classes, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and bereavement leave.