Academic Advisor

Job Description

Working at IRSC has its perks In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:

Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.

Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.

Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.

Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

Are you a trailblazer in the world of advice? Ready to turn your passion for guiding others into a career-defining opportunity? We're on the lookout for an Advisor Specialist to revolutionize the way we empower our students.

About Us:

Welcome to a place where advice transforms lives At Indian River State College, we believe in the power of personalized guidance to shape the future of our students. As an Academic Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of empowering individuals to navigate their academic and personal journeys successfully.

The Role: Academic Advisor

As an Academic Advisor, you'll be the compass that steers our students toward success. Your mission? To turn dreams into tangible plans and goals.

Why You'll Love It Here:

Innovative Environment: Join a dynamic team that embraces creativity and encourages out-of-the-box thinking.

Impactful Work: Be a driving force in shaping the future of our students, one piece of advice at a time.

Culture: Work alongside a diverse and passionate group of individuals who believe in the power of support.

What You Bring:

Passion: A genuine desire to see others succeed and a knack for turning aspirations into action.

Communications Skills: Stellar verbal and written communication skills to connect with individuals from all walks of life.

Personalized Guidance: Provide one-on-one advising sessions to students, offering support in academic planning, goal setting, and career exploration.

Collaborative Partnerships: Foster strong relationships with faculty, staff, and external organizations to enhance the overall advising experience.

Student Advocacy: Advocate for the needs and concerns of students, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Join us in creating a community where every student is guided, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Indian River State College is not just an institution; it's a pathway to success If this sounds like you, apply and showcase your advising superpowers. The journey to success begins with you

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a discipline relating to education and/or student services;
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful full-time experience directly related to the position responsibilities;
• Proven in-depth knowledge, skill and experience in multiple aspects of student services, including managing, tracking and supporting a significant student caseload from enrollment through degree/certification completion; intrusive advising; and one-stop enrollment incorporating registration, financial aid, admissions and similar support;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and provide accurate, sound academic advice to promote student retention and success;
• Strong understanding of the role of student services in supporting the mission, goals, and key performance indicators of Indian River State College;
• Experience in reporting results for advising caseload in terms of student retention and degree completion;
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with students from diverse backgrounds;
• Strong self-directedness and initiative to promote student success with minimal supervision;
• Ability to function effectively with multiple priorities;
• Ability to be well-organized and demonstrate effective time management;
• Creativity and flexibility to handle a diversity of responsibilities and assignments to assist in the successful daily operation of the Pruitt Campus;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Sound judgment and discretion in working with confidential information and student records;
• Proficient use of technology applications and student information systems;
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications;
• Competent, efficient and cooperative in handling routine tasks, as well as special projects/assignments.
• The following is preferred:
• Master’s degree in a discipline relating to education and/or student services preferred;

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a significant caseload of students with academic and personal guidance to promote progression, course success, retention, completion, post-graduate success, and student satisfaction;
• Actively managing an assigned caseload of students through the processes of enrollment, student success planning, retention, and program completion;
• Taking responsibility for ensuring that assigned students remain on-track toward graduation through intrusive advising;
• Utilizing the College’s River Support retention resources and other indicators of progress to assist students and faculty toward course and degree/certificate completion goals;
• Accurately responding to all inquiries in a timely manner;
• Assisting with processing of student admission, registrations, and payments as needed;
• Assembling, compiling and submitting requested reports to the provost and program director;
• Maintaining deep knowledge of all IRSC programs and services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary duties of the Advisor Specialist is the continuous advisement, tracking and support of a significant assigned caseload of students from enrollment through degree/certification completion, ensuring that each assigned student has an up-date Student Success Plan, and intervening on a timely basis to maintain student enrollment and progression toward their degree/certificate goals.

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Guiding assigned caseload of students and walk-in students with program selection, program planning, and enrollment information and assistance;
• Providing extensive support to students in the planning and achievement of educational and career goals;
• Working to solve issues related to student success, including referrals to resources within and outside of the college and tracking to ensure positive outcomes;
• Assisting with recruitment activities, including evenings and weekends, to meet College enrollment goals;
• Completing an individualized Guided Pathway for each and every student in the assigned caseload, closely monitoring and actively supporting each student’s progression toward degree/certificate completion;
• Following up regularly with every student in the assigned caseload to identify and resolve any barriers to success;
• Enhancing student awareness of educational resources;
• Assisting with off-site registrations and Dual Enrollment;
• Working a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the students and the College (peak registration and weekends), including one evening per week and extended hours during peak registration;
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Campus President.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.