SUNY ASAP ADVISOR

Rockland Community College; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY is seeking an ASAP Advisor to provide individualized academic and personal support to students enrolled in the ASAP program. The Advisor helps students navigate challenges and connects them with campus and community resources to ensure timely graduation.

Key duties include guiding course selection and academic planning, developing workshops on study skills and financial literacy, tracking student progress, and coordinating with faculty and staff to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in academic advising, counseling, or student services in a higher education setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in using advising and student management software.
• A strong commitment to supporting a diverse student population and enhancing student success.

Responsibilities

• Offer personalized guidance on course selection, academic planning, and progression to ensure students meet their educational goals.
• Assist students in overcoming personal, financial, and academic obstacles by connecting them with appropriate campus and community resources.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on topics such as study skills, time management, career exploration, and financial literacy.
• Track student performance, maintain detailed records, and implement interventions as needed to promote student success.
• Work closely with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate support services and advocate for student needs.
• Participate in the recruitment of new students and assist in orientation sessions to acclimate them to the program.
• Stay informed about best practices in academic advising and student support through ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Student management software

Job description

The ASAP Advisor will provide individualized academic and personal support to a cohort of students enrolled in the ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) program at Rockland Community College. The Advisor plays an Essential role in guiding students through their academic journey, helping them navigate challenges, and connecting them with resources to ensure timely graduation.

Essential Functions:

• Offer personalized guidance on course selection, academic planning, and progression to ensure students meet their educational goals.


• Assist students in overcoming personal, financial, and academic obstacles by connecting them with appropriate campus and community resources.


• Develop and facilitate workshops on topics such as study skills, time management, career exploration, and financial literacy.


• Track student performance, maintain detailed records, and implement interventions as needed to promote student success.


• Work closely with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate support services and advocate for student needs.


• Participate in the recruitment of new students and assist in orientation sessions to acclimate them to the program.


• Stay informed about best practices in academic advising and student support through ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree


• At least 2 years of experience in academic advising, counseling, or student services within a higher education setting.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively


• Proficiency in using advising and student management software


• A strong commitment to supporting a diverse student population and enhancing student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

Starting Salary:

$55,000 - $60,000

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.