Academic Advisor

Calhoun Community College; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama, seeks an advising professional focused on helping students with program planning, transfer information, course selections, and registration.

The role includes meeting with students each semester, guiding transfer decisions, and staying current with Alabama Transfers, Banner, and Degree Works while supporting a student-centered advising center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Experience in advising, guiding, or counseling individuals and/or groups is required.
• Experience with current educational technologies (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist applicants, prospective students, and students with planning of desired goals and academic programs.
• Assist students with selection of transfer institutions and Calhoun equivalent courses for transfer.
• Advise students each semester through personal appointments, telephone conversations, and written correspondence (including email).
• Participate in professional development events related to the position and in department events and student activities.
• Maintain knowledge of Alabama Transfers, Banner, Degree Works, and related software and assist students in its use.

Job description

This position is primarily focused and responsible for assisting students with program planning, transfer information, course selections, and registration.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E3, Grade 4: $41,349 - $59,541

(Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

1. Assist applicants, prospective students, and students with planning of desired goals. Primary emphasis will be selection of an academic program and its parameters to meet the goals.
2. Assist applicants, prospective students, and students with the selection of transfer institution, and identify procedures the individual should follow and the Calhoun equivalent courses a student should complete prior to transfer.
3. Advise and communicate with students each semester through personal appointments, telephone conversations, and/or written correspondence (including but not limited to e-mail).
4. Seek out, participate, and present at professional development events related to the position.
5. Participate in the planning and execution of department events and student activities.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of Alabama Transfers, Banner, Degree Works, and other related software and assist students in its use.
7. Maintain a working knowledge of the Alabama Core requirements developed by Alabama Articulation and General Studies Committee.
8. Review the Calhoun Catalog annually to become familiar with changes affecting prospective and current student enrollments.
9. Maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities for prospective and current students.
10. Maintain a general knowledge of other college policies and procedures including academic support, and student activities.
11. Work with other departments to remain up to date on processes and program changes that may affect students or the advising department.
12. Maintain a presence in the Advising Center on a daily basis.
13. Assist students during all registration cycles.
14. Assist students with choosing a career path as it is necessary to direct academic advising.
15. Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a professional, team-centered environment.
16. Perform all duties with professionalism.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
2. Experience in advising, guiding, or counseling individuals and/or groups is required.
3. Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the workplace including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) is required.

1. Experience in an educational setting.
2. Effective human relations skills, professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to career exploration.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Knowledge of current employment trends.
5. Knowledge of Calhoun Community College and the Alabama Community College System.
6. Knowledge of technical and terminal programs and curriculum.
7. Knowledge of FERPA.
8. Ability to utilize and search the internet for information.
9. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
10. Ability to maintain confidential information.
11. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
12. Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
13. Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently.
14. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
15. Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness, tact and courtesy.
16. Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
17. Conscientious- wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
18. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
19. A focus on detail.
20. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
21. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
22. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
23. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
24. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
25. Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org. Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.