Academic Advisor

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Work type:
Full Time Administrative
Location:
Richmond, IN
Categories:
Academic Advising/Academic Support, Administrative/Professional
General Description of Position:
Provide developmental academic advising for new and continuing students using a case management approach. Assist students in defining personal and academic career goals, interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curriculum and pre-requisites, and developing basic skills to register for courses, as appropriate. The Academic Advisor will refer students to appropriate internal and external resources that foster student success.
Provide developmental and proactive academic advising for continuing students using a case management approach. Engage students in intentional collaboration that assists students in defining their personal and academic career goals. Assist students in understanding that their choices and behaviors affect their ability to meet their goals. Assist students with program curriculum, pre-requisites, academic planning, and course registration. The Academic Advisor will teach student how to use college services and community resources that foster their persistence, retention, and success. The Academic Advisor will teach students about the importance of self-advocacy, seeking support and developing a positive attitude, adaptability, growth mind-set, and problem-solving skills.
Major Responsibilities:
Actively participate in professional development opportunities and professional organizations, as well as college-wide committees, etc.
The above list of duties should not be contrasted as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or related higher education area is required or one (1) year of experience with a Master’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling psychology, or related discipline is preferred.
Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience demonstrating leadership qualities is preferred. Community College experience or credential preferred.
Other Requirements:
Experience working with diverse populations. Excellent communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative and working in a team environment is required. Working knowledge of Google Workspace, email, data analysis, and database applications including student records management systems. Administrative and organizational skills along with strong customer service attributes are necessary
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Anyone interested in applying for this position must submit a resume, letter of interest, and (3) professional references via this website to ensure consideration.
Advertised:
08 Feb 2023
US Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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