Academic Advisor - Temporary Pool

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Pittsburgh is seeking an Academic Advisor to support students with their academic and educational needs. The advisor will provide guidance on curriculum options, career choices, and assist students in achieving their academic goals. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree or similar experience. This role involves advising both new and current students while maintaining knowledge of campus services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience interacting with diverse student needs.
• Ability to engage and support students academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic goals and career choices.
• Maintain knowledge of campus support services.
• Assist in developing academic schedules for students.

Skills

Ability to engage students holistically

Familiarity with student issues

Strong interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Registration and Advisement or other designated supervisor, meet with and advise new, prospective and current students concerning their college studies and academic and educational needs, and provide appropriate support, guidance, information and direction to assist students to achieve their academic goals. Advisors engage students holistically, including career choices, curriculum options, majors, course planning, College policies and procedures, personal assistance and referral to community services, and academic support.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required. Master’s Degree and/or academic preparation in counseling, higher education administration, student services, or other field allied with programs offered at CCAC preferred. Prior work experience and/or demonstrated familiarity with student issues and the ability to interact with students with diverse needs.

Duties

1. Participate in mandatory training sessions, attend professional development workshops and activities as required, and assist in development of training materials and programs for faculty advisors.
2. Interview students concerning their readiness for college studies, their choice of major, their need for developmental coursework, their possible transfer to a four-year school, and the basic differences between the high school and college experience.
3. Maintain knowledge of and disseminate information to students regarding support services available on campus and across College, and direct students to such services, as needed or appropriate.
4. Provide advising services in the College advising centers and assist the directors of registration and advisement and/or other supervisory personnel in providing prompt assistance to students regarding program requirements and the registration process.
5. Develop academic schedules for new and continuing students utilizing the Degree Audit and other materials developed by the campus; provide students with information on all academic policy questions.
6. Advise students on general transfer information and refer students to appropriate transfer personnel.
7. Advise students changing their major by checking courses that apply to the new major (degree audit) and completing the appropriate paperwork.
8. Meet with students applying for graduation (utilizing Degree Audit) to assess graduation status.
9. Meet with probation students and other at-risk students and direct students, as necessary, to a counselor, success coach, or other student development professional.
10. Use online student system to research student’s transcript, availability of classes, and calendar information.
11. Evening and/or Saturday advising may be required.
12. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. Instructions on how to obtain these clearances are available here.

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