Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director, Advising, the College Advisor provides holistic advising to an assigned cohort of students from the point of admission throughout their academic career at Southeast Community College. This is a full-time regular position.

 Essential Functions

Proactive and developmental onboarding:

1. The College Advisor will evaluate admission test scores and transcripts, analyze pre-orientation student assessments, recommend interventions when appropriate, and advise students based on their interests, strengths, values, and goals.
2. The College Advisor will advise students at New Student Enrollment (NSE) and will consistently engage with students from the completion of NSE through the first term to provide messaging, connection, and support.

Career advising:

1. The College Advisor will assist students in clarifying and confirming academic paths and career choices. This may involve interpreting career assessments and discussing results with students to develop academic, career, and personal plans consistent with their interests, values, and strengths.

Academic advising:

1. The College Advisor is responsible for providing first-term academic advising for students within their assigned academic cohort. This may involve explaining general education and degree requirements and evaluating transfer credit.
2. The College Advisor will provide accurate information and guidance to students as they make decisions about traditional classroom and distance learning options, selection of a program of study, and SCC policies and procedures, and will assist students in developing an academic plan that integrates with their current responsibilities and life goals.
3. The College Advisor will refer students to appropriate support services such as Admissions, Testing Center, Transitions, Accommodations, and Financial Aid as necessary.

Ongoing success coaching:

1. The College Advisor will serve as a continuous resource to students within their assigned academic cohort.
2. The College Advisor will assist students with academic, career, and interpersonal skill development to heighten their academic success and will support, educate, and advocate for students experiencing challenges within and outside of the classroom. This may involve referring the student to SCC services and/or community agencies.

Program planning and implementation:

1. The College Advisor will plan, develop, and implement a variety of programs and services that will increase the success and retention of students within their academic cohort and in the student population as a whole.

Collaboration:

1. The College Advisor will interact with faculty and staff within SCC, at other colleges and universities, and with a variety of outside agencies and organizations in collaborative efforts geared toward enhancing student success, retention, and completion.
2. The College Advisor will increase awareness of and commitment to holistic advising at SCC among faculty, staff, and students, and will work directly with faculty within their assigned academic cohort to plan and implement joint activities that foster student success.

Data management:

1. The College Advisor will use software and other designated tools to record and manage quantitative and qualitative data on students’ progress at SCC.

Professional development:

1. The College Advisor will participate in professional development opportunities in order to stay up to date on best practices in student development, advising, onboarding, and overall student success and retention.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Two (2) years of work experience working with students in an educational environment*

*A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of work experience

Salary

$48,110 per year

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

Regular hours of work for this full-time position are scheduled by Southeast Community College based upon the needs of the College. The usual work hours for this position are generally scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Special projects, campus events, assignments, and periodic increases in workload may require an increase in work hours on evenings or weekends as needed. This is a full-time regular position based on a 260-day work calendar.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 2 - 4 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Link to apply: https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/11201 

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.