Academic Advisor - First Year Experience

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College is seeking an experienced advisor to support on-campus academic planning for first-year students. You will work with faculty and peer coaches to promote progress toward degree completion and career goals, delivering holistic advising within a collaborative campus environment.

The role emphasizes development of degree plans, policy guidance, and proactive student support to enhance retention and success in on-campus settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of related experience in student development or counseling.
• Experience in a College/University setting.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of degree planning.
• Experience with a College/University Student Integrated System.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic progress, policies, and program requirements.
• Develop and communicate degree plans aligned with short- and long-term objectives.
• Support retention initiatives and provide timely feedback to students.
• Collaborate with faculty to monitor progress and assist students at risk of withdrawing.
• Plan and conduct first-year seminars and workshops on advisement and retention.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Degree planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student Information System

Job description

Work with faculty, peer academic coaches, and first-year students to promote academic planning connected to long-term career goals and academic progress in a proactive holistic advising case management approach. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Assist in the development and implementation of retention initiatives by working with faculty to provide timely feedback to students about their academic progress. Advise students on college policies, procedures, and program requirements. Provide highly responsive holistic advisement on individual student needs and barriers to success inside and outside the classroom.

Advise and provide students with degree plans that meet their short-term as well as long-term educational and career objectives and assist them in developing their class schedules.

Support faculty in monitoring and following-up with students on their academic progress. Assist students who are in jeopardy of withdrawing from the college by working in conjunction with faculty to develop a plan for academic improvement.

Maintain knowledge of College Readiness Standards and El Paso Community College program requirements, and act as a liaison between students and faculty. Create and maintain a record retention system to document students' status and progress.

Develop, plan, and conduct on-going educational first-year seminars and workshops for students and faculty on strategies, policies and procedures, and issues pertaining to student academic advisement, student retention, and degree completion.

Work with first-year students in collaboration with faculty to promote the planning of intentional academic pathways.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of related experience in an educational environment related to student development and counseling or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
• 2. Experience working in a College or University setting.
• 3. Effective communication (both oral and written) skills.
• 4. Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• 5. Working knowledge of degree planning.
• 6. Experience with a College or University Student Integrated System.

Special Conditions:

• 1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.
• 2. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.