Academic Advisor

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in setting academic goals, understanding degree requirements, and selecting appropriate coursework both online and in person.

The role identifies at-risk students, collaborates with division deans, faculty and staff to support strategic initiatives, and assists with registration, paperwork processing and referrals. The work schedule is flexible, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field.
• 1-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on goal setting and degree requirements.
• Identify at-risk students and provide support.
• Develop academic plans and course recommendations.
• Coordinate new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events.
• Collaborate with division deans, faculty and area staff.
• Assist with registration, paperwork processing and resource referrals.
• Engage in outreach to increase enrollment and awareness.

Skills

Academic advising

Student planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Experience 1-3 yrs

Job description

The Academic Advisor aids students in setting academic goals and acquiring relevant information and services. Provides high-level academic advice to guide students into making decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements both on-line and in-person; identifies at-risk students. Serves as a liaison between division deans, faculty, and area staff to develop and support the execution of strategic initiatives. Participates in outreach events to increase enrollment and awareness. Performs administrative tasks including registration, paperwork processing, and resource referral. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends. Ensures programmatic advice and course recommendations provide student pathways for transfer and employment opportunitiesDevelops individual academic plans to ensure students register for correct coursework and tracks progress to identify at-risk students for additional supportCreates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events including internal and external partnershipsNetworks with industry and educational leaders, attends advisory board meetings, and translates industry changes into updated academic practices to ensure programmatic alignment with student pathways and course recommendationsMeets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and scheduling and address student concerns. Compiles, develops, analyzes, and monitors course requests and approvalsAnalyzes confidential student information; identifies issues and discrepancies; and, formulates recommendations for appropriate action based on findingsProvides technical information and interpretation of College policies, practices and procedures; best practices, trends in student development theory; and, Federal and state laws and regulations to ensure student compliancePerforms all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisorBachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field of study andOne to three years of related experience or An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Three to five years of related experience
• Knowledge of advising and counseling practices as well as college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in public speaking
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships