Student Development Advisor (Full-Time)

Halifax Community College; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Community College seeks a Student Development Advisor reporting to the Director of Student Support Services. The role ensures the SSS plan of operation is carried out per the grant, coordinating work plans and acting as a liaison among SSS, faculty, and staff.

The advisor will identify and advise a diverse student population, manage a large caseload, and coordinate retention activities, advising, and college transfer programming across campus.

Qualifications

• Advises and assists students in registering for classes.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of TRiO and institutional policies.
• Proficiency in information technology including browsers, word processors, email, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of the SSS work plan and serve as liaison between SSS, faculty, and staff.
• Identify and advise a diverse population of students and maintain a caseload of 125+ participants.
• Plan retention activities, workshops, and college transfer programming; assist in admissions and financial aid processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Liaison & coordination

Advising

Education

Masters in Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Support Services the Student Development Advisor is responsible for ensuring that the plan of operation is carried out as listed in the SSS grant.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

• Assists in the overall coordination of the Student Support Services work plan.
• Serves as a liaison between SSS, faculty, and staff.
• Identifies and advises a diverse population of students.
• Maintains a caseload of 125 or more SSS participants.
• Plans and coordinates retention activities to include advising, student success workshops, college transfer programming and program marketing to the campus community.
• Advise and assist students in registering for classes.
• Interprets test scores for placement in courses.
• Assists students in completing financial aid and four-year college admissions applications.
• Maintains records, student data, and other documents related to the advising caseload.
• Completes weekly, monthly, and annual reports
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of TRiO and institutional policies.
• Proficiency in the use of information technology, including web browsers, word processors, email, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Perform other duties outlined by the Director of SSS within the parameters of the U. S. Department of Education guidelines.

Professional Development

• Must maintain current knowledge of trends and new developments in federal TRiO programs.
• Must complete TRiO training workshops annually
• Must receive required hours of professional development as indicated in the HCC Personnel Manual.

Committees

• Serve on various College committees as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in a college environment.
• Must demonstrate interpersonal skills applicable to working with diverse groups of employees, students, and patrons.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Required

Masters in Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field.