Career & Academic Advisor - Student Success

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking an Advisor to provide direct academic advising for new Career & Technical Education (CTE) and academic program students. The role involves coordinating referrals for placement assessments, monitoring student progress, presenting sessions during registration, managing a caseload, proactive outreach, and supporting STAR events.

This is a full-time professional office position with typical hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; evenings

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience providing career guidance or academic advising.
• Familiarity with student success resources and referrals in college setting.
• Over one year of experience in office settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, initial academic advising for new CTE and academic program students.
• Coordinate referrals for placement assessments and developmental coursework as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress in meeting developmental education and program-specific requirements.
• Conduct presentations and advising sessions for academic and CTE students, including hands-on support during registration periods.
• Manage an ongoing caseload of academic advisees.
• Proactive outreach and communication to advisees regarding student engagement, academic performance, opportunities, and concerns.
• Actively promote and participate in STAR events and related activities.
• Provide backup support for daily operations and services within The Advising Center.
• Support recruitment and retention initiatives through direct student engagement and indirect programmatic efforts.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising.

Skills

Career advising experience

Office experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking an Advisor to provide direct academic advising for new Career & Technical Education (CTE) and academic program students. The role involves coordinating referrals for placement assessments, monitoring student progress, presenting sessions during registration, managing a caseload, proactive outreach, and supporting STAR events.

This is a full-time professional office position with typical hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; evenings