Academic Advisor

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Academic Advisor to join our team at Broward Community College. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing academic and career guidance to students, helping them to achieve their educational and career goals.

• Provide academic and career advising to students, utilizing a case management approach to assess their needs and develop personalized plans.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff to support student success and resolve issues related to advising.
• Review transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to specific colleges or programs, including unofficial evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements.
• Monitor and communicate with students in their assigned caseload for academic progress, success, retention, early alert referrals, and to ensure deadlines are met for completing various coursework requirements, graduation, and other specific program requirements.
• Assist with training and/or assisting new advisors with regard to college policy and regulations applicable to program requirements.
• Conduct/facilitate career and group advising sessions for students in their assigned caseload as applicable.
• Identify and deliver strategies for students to enhance the student experience and contribute to improved retention and graduation rates for Broward College students.
• Collaborate with all areas of Broward College to support a positive, engaged student experience.

• Master's degree required, preferably in Counseling, Social Work, or Education.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and manage own work flow, priorities, and results accomplishment.
• Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments, including Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with a diverse employee and student population.

• Respect for Others: Demonstrates respect for team members and constituents by valuing their contributions toward the goals of the work unit and the College.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with individuals and groups that supports the mission and values of the College.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts approaches as situations in the work environment change.
• Technical Expertise: Effectively applies concepts, theories, methods, tools, techniques, and expertise in area of discipline.
• Continuous Improvement & Learning: Actively develops one's own skills and explores opportunities for personal learning and continuous development within the job's functionality and in support of the goals and mission of department, division, and the College.