Bilingual Academic Advisor: Student Success & Outreach

Riverland Community College; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverland Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students and families on majors, admissions, financial aid, and housing options across the Austin campus. The role involves bilingual outreach and collaboration with faculty to enhance student success.

Experience with diverse populations, strong communication, and data-management skills are essential. The advisor will assist with enrollment, records, and academic planning to help students reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of related work experience or 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Computer software to manage data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and families on curriculum, admissions, financial aid and policies.
• Meet with multilingual students to discuss progress and goals.
• Assist with admission/registration documents and FERPA compliance.
• Track student progress and develop retention/recovery plans.
• Participate in college enrollment activities and outreach.

Skills

Bilingual/multilingual

Public speaking

Customer service

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Riverland Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students and families on majors, admissions, financial aid, and housing options across the Austin campus. The role involves bilingual outreach and collaboration with faculty to enhance student success.

Experience with diverse populations, strong communication, and data-management skills are essential. The advisor will assist with enrollment, records, and academic planning to help students reach their goals.