Academic Advisor

CCC Clovis Community College; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CCC Clovis Community College is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor to join the Student Advising department on campus. You will advise students on academic and career concerns, course selection, degree requirements, and transfer options to keep them enrolled and on track for graduation.

The role demands strong customer service, communication skills, and proficiency with computer applications. Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred, with coursework in education, business, social science or related area and two years in higher education related to student development or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for degree-seeking students to ensure full enrollment and graduation requirements are met.
• Assist students with course selection, scheduling, and understanding transfer options.
• Contribute to development and implementation of student development programs and college recruitment activities.
• Assess academic skills and explain placement testing results to students.
• Design programs for at-risk students to improve academic success.
• Provide information about other institutions and transfer requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Compensation

$43,702 - $45,469

Compensation Type: Salary

Employment Type: Full-time

Grade:

Department: Student Advising

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. Under general direction of the Director of Academic Advising, advise students regarding academic and career concerns, articulation and other related services.

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

All applicants must submit the following application materials in support of their application of employment:

• 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.

Additional Information

Clovis Community College is an institution of higher education offering instruction at the Associate degree level. The College provides accessible, affordable, accredited, high-quality educational opportunities by keeping the learners' needs at the center of decision-making.

Working at Clovis Community College (CCC) offers not only an outstanding work environment and the opportunity to work with talented, qualified colleagues, but also affords the opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to student success and improving our communities.

Whether you are seeking career opportunities in Student Employment, Full Time Staff, Faculty or Part Time, you will be working with talented professionals who are knowledgeable in their field, and contribute to Clovis Community College’s reputation of being a great place to learn.

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