Academic Advisor

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

Job summary

Clovis Community College in Clovis, NM is seeking an on-campus Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive advising to degree-seeking students and ensure they meet enrollment and graduation requirements. The role requires strong customer service skills, critical thinking, and the ability to assist at-risk students with services and payments to remain registered in classes.

The position supports advising on programs, course selection, and scheduling, and participates in student development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred with relevant coursework.
• Experience in higher education or student development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising ensuring enrollment and degree requirements.
• Assist at-risk students with services and payments to stay registered.
• Advise on programs, courses, and scheduling.
• Support development programs and recruitment activities.
• Interpret placement tests and refer students to appropriate resources.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Full-time positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill duties and college-related responsibilities.

Compensation

$43,702 - $45,469

Compensation Type

Salary

Employment Type

Full-time

Department

Student Advising

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 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

Perform other duties as assigned.

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 Application Materials

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
• A cover letter.
• Copy of Unofficial transcripts.

EEO 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.