Academic Advisor

Clovis Community College; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clovis Community College in Clovis, NM, seeks a full-time Academic Advisor to guide degree-seeking students on academics, articulation, and transfer options. The role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to assess student needs.

You will advise on course selection, enrollment, and graduation requirements, participate in student development programs, and support at-risk students with individualized plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred, with relevant coursework in education, business, social science or related area.
• Experience in higher education environment related to student development or counseling (2+ years) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise degree-seeking students on academic and career concerns, articulation, and transfer requirements.
• Provide initial advisement on programs, course selection, and class scheduling.
• Assist in developing and implementing student development programs and college recruiting activities.
• Assess academic skills and interpret placement tests; contact at-risk students and design improvement plans.
• Inform students about other institutions and transfer requirements.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Compensation:$43,702 - $45,469Compensation Type:SalaryEmployment Type:Grade:Department:Student AdvisingPosition SummaryFull-time positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill duties and college-related responsibilities.Under general direction of the Director of Academic Advising, advise students regarding academic and career concerns, articulation and other related services.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide academic advising for degree-seeking students ensuring that students are fully enrolled and meet class and graduation requirements.This position requires strong customer service skills to assist the student population, including at-risk students and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assess the need for services and address student concerns pertaining to student payment to remain registered in classes.Provide initial advisement to students and/or potential students on college programs and services including course selection and class scheduling.Participate and assist in the development and implementation of a variety of student development programs and college recruiting activities to attract and maintain students/potential students including special populations.Assist students in assessing academic skills and interpret placement testing. Contact students who have been determined to be academically at risk and design a program to improve academic success.Provide students with information regarding other institutions and transfer requirements.ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals from varying backgrounds.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Proficiency in computer applications.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.SCHEDULE DETAILS:Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree preferred, with course work in education, business, social science or related area with minimum of two- (2) year’s experience in higher education environment related to student development or counseling.REQUIRED APPLICATAION MATERIALS:All applicants must submit the following application materials in support of their application of employment:An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.A cover letterCopy of Unofficial transcriptsEEO STATEMENT:As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.