Academic Advisor III

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Academic Advisor III to join their Academic Advising Department. This role focuses on guiding students through their academic journey, providing essential support and resources to enhance their college experience. Responsibilities include maintaining a caseload of students, conducting degree audits, and collaborating with various departments to ensure student success. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred, especially in community colleges.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and referrals to support services.
• Maintain a caseload of current and returning students.
• Conduct degree audits and group advising sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Retention Management Software

Job description

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Title: Academic Advisor III

Salary Range: $41,880.00 - $45,000.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Academic Advising

Total Rewards
Benefits
Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary
The Academic Advising Department of Jefferson Community and Technical College has an opening in Academic Advising. The primary responsibilities of this position include academic advising, making referrals to appropriate academic and support services, and engagement with college retention and success initiatives.

Job Duties
Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain caseload of current & returning Jefferson students
• Assist with General Education & Technical Program Advising
• Work closely with other departments to develop processes for student outreach
• Advising students at Jefferson (in-person and virtual), including first-time freshman, first semester students as part of the FYE 105 (First Year Experience course), students whose majors are undecided, and for a variety of other degree programs
• Degree Audits for student planning purposes
• Degree Audits for Financial Aid purposes
• Offering group advising sessions as needed
• Utilizing retention management software for scheduling, adding advising notes, making appropriate referrals, and reporting
• Participation in committees, work groups, and professional development activities
• Assist with student check-in and triage of services at the Advising Center
• Assist with the Advising Center email account.
• May require travel to assist with advising on one of Jefferson’s extended campuses
• May require some evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Education, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field), and two years related experience, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have experience in higher education, preferably at a community college, and should be flexible and have the ability to manage multiple tasks. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Additional Skills Requested
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education