SUMMARY STATEMENT
During peak registration periods, the Temporary Registration Advisor works in direct relationship with the students, advising them in their course selection, making educational plans, and assisting them in the potential career and transfer possibilities while in the community college setting.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. The Temporary Registration Advisor reports directly and is responsible to the Manager of Retention and Registration.
B. This position does not require the supervision of other staff.
C. The Temporary Registration Advisor coordinates most closely with students, retention specialists, retention and registration assistants, college faculty and staff to include Financial Aid and Records, Admissions and Enrollment Management, Disability Support Services, TRiO, Developmental Education, and the Testing Center.
DUTIES
GENERAL ADVISING DUTIES
A. Provides academic advisement for both new and returning students, which includes the ability to:
1. Interpret SAT, ACT, and Hagerstown Community College placement test results.
2. Interpret courses, grades, and codes listed on high school and college transcripts.
3. Explain information in the college catalog regarding degree, certificate, and letter of recognition program requirements.
4. Explain college policies and procedures to students based on individual needs.
5. Assist students in scheduling courses.
6. Assists students in understanding the transfer process by providing accurate information about application deadlines and procedures, course transferability, and contact information.
7. Assist students in career planning and development.
8. Assist students in the use of online academic advising resources, including Web Advisor and Self-Service.
9. Refer students to appropriate offices and faculty advisors on campus.
10. Explain financial aid rules and regulations.
B. Assist students with registration questions and with navigating Self-Service’s registration functions, as needed, in the scheduling lab.
C. Helps students to understand their aptitudes, capabilities, and limitations in making personal decisions, educational plans, and career choices.
C. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree required; some experience working with students in higher education; background in the Maryland and out-of-state transfer articulation system; knowledge and experience with a student data base system.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal skills to guide students in their academic decision-making; excellent organizational and planning skills in dealing with the career and transfer student population; advising and communication skills to deal effectively with students, faculty, and staff; data base system skills.
Requirements
- Start Date: No Start Date
- Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
- Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
- Part/Full Time: Part-Time
Contact / Additional Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6160104.careers?ApplyToJob=554084544.
Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.
If you have your resume registered on StudentAffairs.com you can apply for this position online.