Advisor Nursing and Allied Health

Enterprise State Community College; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson State Community College in Alabama seeks a Nursing and Allied Health Advisor to coordinate advising for nursing and allied health programs, serving as a resource for faculty and students. The role involves developing consistent advising procedures, participating in committees, organizing Advising Week, and guiding students through transcripts, registrations, and degree requirements.

Bachelor’s degree required; one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One year of full-time related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Advising Coordinator to develop and implement consistent advising procedures for nursing and allied health students.
• Serve on the Academic Advisory Committee.
• Assist in coordinating Advising Week and scheduling.
• Coordinate access to transcripts from four-year colleges.
• Assist with inquiries regarding degree requirements and transferability.
• Maintain knowledge of advising practices in nursing and allied health.
• Compile applicant information for division programs.
• Assist in planning training workshops for faculty advisors.
• Coordinate College access to the STARS system.
• Attend career fairs as needed.
• Assist students during registration periods.
• Explain admissions, records, grading, and registration policies to students and staff.
• Confer with students on records and policies.
• Promote positive campus relations for the Advising Center.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Salary: $40,000.00 to $46,000.00 based on ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C-3 and experience.

This position coordinates the nursing and allied health advising program and serves as a resource for other advisors and students. The nursing and allied health advisor works with the faculty and advising staff to facilitate and provide consistent advising procedures for the nursing and allied health students and their respective programs.

Responsibilities

• 1. Work closely with the Advising Coordinator in developing and implementing effective and consistent advising procedures, strategies and activities that assist nursing and allied health students in achieving their academic goals.
• 2. Serve on the Academic Advisory Committee.
• 3. Assist in coordinating and scheduling Advising Week.
• 4. Coordinate the access and flow of information from four-year colleges and universities academic transcripts.
• 5. Assist with telephone calls and correspondence to interested nursing and allied health students.
• 6. Maintain knowledge of current theories and practices in Academic Advising, specifically nursing and allied health practices and academic requirements and programs.
• 7. Maintain a collection of reference resources and assist students, faculty and staff in the use of these resources.
• 8. Compile information and files on applicants to the division programs such as applications, On-course audits, transcripts, etc. as requested.
• 9. Assist the Director of Articulation in planning and implementing training workshops for faculty and staff advisors.
• 10. Assist in coordinating the College’s access to the STARS computer system.
• 11. Attend career fairs as needed.
• 12. Respond to inquiries regarding degree requirements, transferability of courses, and general advising.
• 13. Assist students during registration periods.
• 14. Interpret admissions, records, grading, and registration policies to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• 15. Confer with students regarding student records and academic policies.
• 16. Promote positive campus/community relations for the Advising Center and the College.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Serve as Admissions, Records and Advising representative on committees as appointed.
• 2. Prepare and arrange for printing and mailing of printed materials for nursing and allied health programs.
• 3. Assist in maintaining up-to-date information about nursing and allied health programs on the college web site.
• 4. Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required.

Experience

One year of full-time related work experience preferred.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award.