Student Success & Transfer Advisor

Enterprise State Community College; Golden Springs (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden State Community College seeks an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive advisement and mentoring for first-time freshmen and continuing students in General Studies transfer areas and Pre-Health Science programs. The role interprets degree requirements, transfer policies, and program requirements to craft educational plans, monitor progress, and support retention and transfer goals.

Strong data analysis, collaboration with support services, and adherence to FERPA are essential for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of degree requirements, transfer regulations, and articulation agreements.
• Ability to interpret and apply academic requirements to individual student circumstances.
• Ability to analyze student progress and identify barriers to success.
• Familiarity with FERPA regulations and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with CRM/LMS/SIS and productivity software.
• Commitment to diversity and student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising, monitoring, and mentoring while interpreting degree requirements and policies.
• Develop individualized academic plans that support students’ educational and transfer goals.
• Analyze student progress and identify barriers to success, implementing intervention strategies.
• Engage students to promote retention, persistence, and academic success.
• Maintain accurate advising records in the college systems and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Knowledge of degree requirements, (FER

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, communication or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Learning Management Systems

Student Information Systems

Productivity software

Job description

Gadsden State Community College seeks an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive advisement and mentoring for first-time freshmen and continuing students in General Studies transfer areas and Pre-Health Science programs. The role interprets degree requirements, transfer policies, and program requirements to craft educational plans, monitor progress, and support retention and transfer goals.

Strong data analysis, collaboration with support services, and adherence to FERPA are essential for