Student Success Advisor & Career Guidance Specialist

Gaston College; Dallas (NC); In loco; USD 43.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

State Health Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Additional Supplemental Insurances

NC State Retirement Plan

Supplemental Retirement Plans

Disability Benefits, Long- and Short‑/

Longevity Pay

State Employees' Credit Union

Leave and Holidays

Educational Advancement Compensation

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Gaston College in North Carolina seeks an Academic Advisor to provide academic advising, career guidance, and support services to students under the direction of the Director of Advising and Testing.

The role involves developing educational plans, informing students about degree requirements, and coordinating referrals to campus resources. This position emphasizes professional service, collaboration with faculty, and engagement in recruitment and outreach activities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years' work experience in human services.
• Higher education and student affairs experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide academic advising, registration assistance, and College information through case management using a variety of formats and platforms.
• Assist students in the development of an educational plan and clarifying educational goals.
• Advise students about content and structure of academic programs including graduation and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study.
• Document communications with students utilizing the student retention software.
• Maintain administrative documents and confidential student records.
• Collaborate with academic divisions, including deans, program chairs/coordinators, and faculty, and promote internal communication and resource sharing in order to benefit student success.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about college programs and requirements; consult with contacts at various transfer institutions regarding course and program transferability, admission and graduation requirements.
• Provide academic support to students whose issues are impeding their academic success and make referrals to campus and community resources counselors, other agencies, and student employment services as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professionalismthroughcollaboration, collegiality, and outstanding customer service for both internal and external clients.
• Participate in recruiting activities for the College to include, but not limited to, information sessions, campus tours, and virtual and off-site recruiting booths and presentations.
• Participate in College programs, activities, and committees that are designed to promote academic success.
• Serve as liaison between students, faculty, and external institutions.
• Provide career information to students on future job trends, type of training and education required for a specific job, where to obtain specific training and education, salary information, employment outlook, and working conditions.
• Provide information and answers to student questions about the transfer process to other two- or four-year institutions.
• Represent the College in the community and serve on assigned or elected campus committees and organizations.
• Participate in individual and team professional development activities to remain current in the field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Advising and Testing Services and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited institution

Descrizione del lavoro

Gaston College in North Carolina seeks an Academic Advisor to provide academic advising, career guidance, and support services to students under the direction of the Director of Advising and Testing.

The role involves developing educational plans, informing students about degree requirements, and coordinating referrals to campus resources. This position emphasizes professional service, collaboration with faculty, and engagement in recruitment and outreach activities.