Academic and Career Guidance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sugar Grove, Illinois, United States Waubonsee Community College Full time
Academic and Career Advisor

Job Summary:

The Academic and Career Advisor will play a vital role in guiding student success through personalized academic advising, career exploration, and transfer planning. This position will oversee an assigned caseload of students, supporting them in achieving their educational goals and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide holistic academic and career advising services to students, including course selection, academic procedures, and career exploration.
  • Conduct regular check-ins and utilize college advising technology to monitor academic progress, identify areas of improvement, and provide targeted support.
  • Interpret and explain placement assessment results, transfer-in credit, and prior learning assessment to students.
  • Advise students on course sequencing and recommend appropriate courses for their program of study.
  • Use transfer articulation technology and university partnership agreements to help students optimize their course selection.
  • Assist students with academic and registration activities, including scheduling, add/drop/withdrawals, and forms.
  • Guide students in the career exploration process, directing them to college resources and making referrals as needed.
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of Waubonsee policies, academic and career programs, and support systems.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to facilitate activities related to orientation, advising support, and career exploration.
  • Determine when students need to be referred to counselors, adhering to established guidelines.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, communications, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • One year of experience in student advising or a related area in an education setting, preferably in post-secondary level.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with diverse populations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with college advising and degree audit software is a plus.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one late night shift per week and up to four Saturdays per year.

EOE:

Waubonsee Community College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.



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