Advisor: Nursing and Allied Health

Coastal Alabama Community College; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Alabama Community College invites applications for an Academic Advisor – Nursing and Allied Health. You will guide applicants and current students through degree requirements, assist with registration, and connect students to campus resources.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience with educational technologies, cross‑campus collaboration, and diverse student populations. This role emphasizes retention and successful program completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recent work experience.
• Five years of related experience.
• Experience with educational technologies and software tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Advise nursing and allied health students on degree progress and course planning.
• Assist with registration, encumbrances, and tuition issues.
• Collaborate with admissions and student services to improve enrollment.
• Conduct program information sessions across campuses.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity experience

Educational Tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited) or equivalent

Tools

Ellucian Banner ERP

TargetX CRM

Calendly

Job description

Academic Advisor – Nursing and Allied Health is responsible for assisting applicants, prospective students, and current students in the Nursing and Allied Health programs. The Advisor evaluates students’ progress toward degree requirement and provides guidance on course registration and scheduling. The Advisor makes referrals to available College resources such as campus policies, procedures, and academic requirements while maintaining thorough and up to date files on student appointments and correspondence.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule C3-3. For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/. For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

1. Provides advising to current and potential Nursing and Allied Health students; integrating best practices to support increased retention and graduation rates, including credit momentum and connection to campus resources and opportunities.
2. Assists students with problem solving/college related issues such as encumbrances, tuition issues, computer accounts, registration, etc.
3. Collaborates and communicates with prospective students to provide a seamless transition into nursing and/or allied health programs.
4. Conducts program information sessions on multiple campuses. Creates group advising modules that teach an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.
5. Works with directors to analyze recruitment data and predict enrollment patterns. Makes adjustments and recommendations accordingly.
6. Works with students to prevent/resolve academic transfer credit issues.
7. Strengthens relationships with strategic college partners such as admissions, student services, financial aid, and institutions that offer graduate programs in health sciences.
8. Works with directors to prepare reports for regulatory agencies as needed.
9. Monitors and evaluates students’ educational progress by conducting academic progress audits as directed.
10. Proctors ACT residual testing according to policy.
11. Communicates with/provides information to clinical facilities as assigned.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
2. Five years of related experience.
3. Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the workplace including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software (e.g.,Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Banner, Canvas, and Outlook).
4. Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
5. Experience working with diverse populations.
6. Demonstrated skill with social media and online communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Experience using Ellucian Banner ERP system.
3. Experience using TargetX customer relationship management software.
4. Experience using Calendly software.
5. Community College experience.
6. Excellent time management skills.
7. Ability to organize, manage confidential information, and oversee special projects through to completion.
8. An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
9. Commitment to all students and faculty including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
10. An understanding of the broad range of students' abilities in an open admissions college and the ability to communicate to the community college student population.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age,or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College is also an equal opportunity educator.It is the policy of the College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity.

It is College policy toprovideequal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required byappropriate federaland state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the statedanticipatedstarting 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.

Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may berequiredto travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.

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

In accordance withAlabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will berequiredto sign a consent form for a criminal background check.Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.