Academic Advisor

Grow Clinton; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a full-time Advisor to assist students with college programs, admissions, and retention strategies. Responsibilities include academic planning, coordination of workshops, and providing accurate information to students. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in education or counseling, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This position offers a starting salary of $45,000 per year and requires the ability to engage effectively with a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or counseling.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and creativity.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to students about college programs and admissions.
• Assist in academic planning and career exploration.
• Coordinate workshops and special advising events.
• Support student retention efforts.
• Work closely with various departments to achieve enrollment objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or related field

Job description

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title: Associate Dean of Advising

Location: Scott Community College (10)

Starting at $45,000/Year

Job Description

This full-time position provides information to potential and current students about college programs, admissions policies and procedures. Ensures accurate information sharing and college enrollment. Duties will include thorough academic planning, career exploration, scheduling of courses and college tuition payment options. Assists in coordinating workshops, orientation, and special advising events.

Work Location: Scott Community College

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, counseling, or related field.
• Ability to work effectively across academic disciplines and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including both oral and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Significant intercultural acumen and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Creativity and commitment to program initiatives.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and technologies to support and improve student success.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications listed.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand and be able to explain all programs and majors offered by EICC.
2. Provide students with information regarding application, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, selection of college courses, and related District policies and processes.
3. Assist students in the development of an educational plan.
4. Consult informational documents, web sites and institutional contacts to advise students on course transferability and support students' transfer goals.
5. Identify and utilize a variety of resources to assist students with career decision-making and selection of a major.
6. Supports student retention efforts by pro-actively engaging with students to ensure their academic advancement.
7. Assist with events organized to provide enrollment and advising services.
8. Inform students about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions. Authorize course withdrawals.
9. Remain current with technology used to provide advising services and information.
10. Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
11. Responsible for managing retention cases referred by the faculty.
12. Provide proactive referrals of students to college, district, and community service agencies as appropriate.
13. Work closely with various departments within the college to determine enrollment objectives and develop appropriate strategies for achieving those objectives.
14. Assist with the coordination, planning and delivery of college orientation sessions both campus and online.
15. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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