Academic Advisor

3 weeks ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States Howard Community College Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Academic Advisor to join our team at Howard Community College. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a critical role in guiding students within the MD Leads Grant Program as they develop and plan their academic goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide academic advising, planning, and interventions to deliver high-quality and meaningful experiences to students within the MD Leads Program.
  • Clearly articulate college functions, policies, and procedures to students.
  • Collaborate with the Teacher Academy and other HCPSS programs to develop student-focused events and initiatives to support student progression, retention, and success.
  • Assist students in developing, refining, and articulating career and academic goals, and developing short- and long-term academic plans.
  • Provide students with transfer information, particularly in regards to the AAT, ensuring that students are aware of requirements at their transfer institution.
  • Develop tracking and collaborative data practices to monitor student success for students within the MD Leads Program.
  • Ensure students are informed about academic and student support initiatives, programs, and resources.
  • Act as a point of contact for faculty, staff, administration, and external stakeholders to receive and address student needs and concerns.
  • Assist students with navigating institutional academic policies and procedures, including financial, graduation, and academic forms, and other requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized institutional accreditor.
  • Minimum of two years of related experience.
  • Ability to meet complex goals and collaborate with various departments on key initiatives.
  • Prior college advising, student services, or counseling experience.
  • Competency in organizing data and preparing reports.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and student information systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a cooperative team-focused work environment.
  • Commitment to diversity and equity.
Working Conditions

The Academic Advisor - MD Leads position is grant-funded and will work 25 hours per week. May work evening, weekend, and have extended hours during peak periods. Extensive follow-up work, database use, responding to inquiries, meetings, etc. Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility required.


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