Academic Advisor

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. is seeking an Academic Advisor to help students set academic goals and navigate degree requirements, both online and in person. You will serve as a liaison among division deans, faculty and staff, develop academic plans, schedule orientations and advisory events, and participate in outreach to boost enrollment.

Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. The role involves analyzing confidential student information, identifying at-risk students, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or closely related field is required.
• 1–3 years of related advising experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic goals, course selection, and degree requirements.
• Develop individual academic plans and monitor progress.
• Schedule orientations, group sessions, and events with partnerships.
• Liaise with division deans, faculty and staff to align programs.
• Identify at-risk students and provide appropriate referrals.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as registration and paperwork.
• Attend outreach events to increase enrollment.

Skills

Advising skills

Counseling

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or closely related field

Experience or training in student advising

Equivalent combination of certification, education and experience

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 opportunities
• Develops individual academic plans to ensure students register for correct coursework and tracks progress to identify at-risk students for additional support
• Creates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events including internal and external partnerships
• Networks 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 recommendations
• Meets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and scheduling and address student concerns. Compiles, develops, analyzes, and monitors course requests and approvals
• Analyzes confidential student information; identifies issues and discrepancies; and, formulates recommendations for appropriate action based on findings
• Provides 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 compliance
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field of study and
• One 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