TEST SBAdjunct Academic Advisor (Part-Time)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL, seeks an Academic Advisor who provides guidance on programs, services, and student success. You will orient new students and help them plan short- and long-term educational goals.

The role requires knowledge of advising theories, experience with diverse learners, and the ability to present information to groups. Fluency in multiple languages encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to student-centered learning focused on student development and success.
• Knowledge of academic advising theories and practices that support teaching, learning, and human development.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds including multicultural and linguistic diversity; fluency in more than one language encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational information about college programs and services to prospective and current students.
• Orient new students toward a successful start to college.
• Assist students in assessing goals and develop short- and long-term educational plans.
• Interpret placement tests and AP/IB/CLEP results for proper course selection.
• Deliver accurate information on Career Programs and Transfer courses.
• Share knowledge of college resources and programs across departments.
• Present on Academic Advising services to groups of students and staff.
• Support students through programming and interventions led by Academic Advisors.

Skills

Student advising best practices

Curriculum & program information

Multicultural sensitivity

Language diversity support

Job description

Duties

• Provides educational information about college academic programs and services for prospective and currently enrolled students
• Orients new students toward an informed and successful start to their college experience
• Assists students in assessing their interest and abilities by examining their educational goals, making decisions and developing short and long-term educational plans to meet their planned objectives
• Interprets and reviews college placement examinations, Advanced Placement (AP), ACT / SAT scores, IB and CLEP (College Level Examination Placement) to ensure proper course selection
• Provides accurate and timely information related to Career Programs and Transfer courses
• Demonstrates knowledge about educational, institutional, corporate and community resources, as well as other college-wide programs and services
• Presents on Academic Advising services to groups of students, classes, parents, and/or college staff
• Provides programming and interventions in which Academic Advisors directly support students

Qualifications

• This position requires a strong commitment to student-centered learning that focuses on the development and success of the student
• Candidates should possess knowledge of academic advising theories and practices that support teaching, learning, and human development
• Prior experience working with a variety of students that include various levels of academic preparedness, multicultural and linguistic diversity, and economic status
• Individuals with fluency in more than one language are encouraged to apply