Educational Advisor

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and life insurance

Wellness incentives and gym membership

FRS retirement options

Professional development and tuition

Free on campus parking

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking an Educational Advisor to provide advisement to current and prospective students across all programs. The role supports students in defining and reaching educational goals and participates in activities that advance college-wide objectives.

The advisor will deliver one-on-one and group sessions, guide academic planning, and connect students with counseling and support services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience.
• Desireable: experience in counseling/advising.
• Bilingual communication is a plus.
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise current and prospective students on programs and courses offered by the college.
• Provide accurate information on programs and services and refer as needed.
• Assist students in developing class schedules and completing advisement/registration paperwork.
• Refer students to professional counselors for career or personal counseling.
• Support transition services for students moving to upper-division courses or entering the job market.
• Participate in meetings and institutional activities to support college goals.

Skills

Student advising

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Multicultural sensitivity

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Educational Advisor provides advisement to current and prospective students on a wide range of services on all programs and courses offered by the College. Provides support services consistent with the mission of the College and philosophy of the department that assists students to define and reach their educational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Educational Advisor provides advisement to current and prospective students on a wide range of services on all programs and courses offered by the College. Provides support services consistent with the mission of the College and philosophy of the department that assists students to define and reach their educational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides academic advising for Students in College Credit, Vocational, and Adult Education programs. Provides comprehensive information and makes referrals to assist students with making appropriate decisions regarding their Academic Success.


• Provides accurate, up-to-date information to prospective and currently enrolled students on programs and services.


• Identifies and interprets the needs of students to the institution.


• Provides academic advisement to students on a one-on-one, small, or large group basis.


• Works with FTIC, Current, Returning, and Transfer students to complete paperwork associated with the advisement/registration process.


• Refers students who require career or personal counseling to professional counselors.


• Assists college credit students to develop a class schedule, verify prerequisites and test scores, and register.


• Provides transition services to students as they transfer to upper division institutions or enter the job market.


• Provides input into the development of and provides support in the implementation of initiatives that are driven by their departments and/or campus.


• Provides data for and assists with the development of the Annual Report.


• Attends staff meetings, participates in strategic planning sessions, Professional Development Day, Convocation, conferences, and Institutional events as requested and that support college- wide goals.


• Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously, providing accurate information or referring as appropriate.


• Supports the institution in creating a positive learning environment for all students.


• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.


• One year of experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a counseling and advising environment.


• Bilingual communication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of enterprise-wide student information systems.


• Strong service excellence skills.


• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service.


• Skilled in the use of computer and related word processing, database, and spreadsheet application software and ability to access, input, retrieve, and interpret data from a computer and provide requested reports.


• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.


• Ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment, exercising good judgment and discretion without close supervision.


• Ability to use multiple modes of contact to serve the needs of students including face-to-face interaction, electronic interaction, and interaction via telephone.


• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.


• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works inside in an office environment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $43,614 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)


• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages


• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center


• FRS retirement and other options


• Professional Development and Paid Tuition


• Free on campus parking

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.