Freshman Seminar Advisor

This position is primarily responsible for teaching and orienting students to the College. Assist students with program planning transfer information course selections and registration.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 Grade 04: $39759 - $57251

Work Hours:

Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (HSV Campus)

Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.(DEC Campus)

• An on-line application
• Current rsum
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

1. Plan Freshman Seminar programs for the purpose of orienting new students to college.
2. Teach Freshman Seminar classes each semester to include distance learning courses.
3. Plan and implement effective orientation strategies to encourage student persistence.
4. Counsel/advise new returning and current students each semester through personal appointments telephone conversations and/or written correspondence (including but not limited to e-mail) in the Advising Center.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of the Alabama Transfers Banner Canvas Degree Works and other related software and assist students in its use.
6. Assist with the development of Freshman Seminar curriculum.
7. Review the Calhoun Catalog annually to become familiar with changes affecting prospective and current student enrollments.
8. Maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities for prospective and current students.
9. Maintain a general knowledge of other college policies and procedures including academic support and student activities.
10. Serve as an advising resource during registrations.
11. Identify ways to measure the effectiveness of orientation events and establish a system of tracking outcomes.
12. Seek out attend and present at related professional development conferences or events.
13. Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a professional team-centered environment.
14. Perform all duties with professionalism.
15. Perform related duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required.
2. Skills in making effective public oral presentations to small groups and/or large audiences arerequired.
3. Skills in advising guiding or counseling individuals and/or groups are required.
4. Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Blackboard etc ) is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments

1. Knowledge of the Calhoun Community College Catalog admissions policies and procedures general financial aid information and college departments.
2. Knowledge of orientation and counseling strategies.
3. Ability to plan organize promote and execute student orientation-related activities.
4. Ability to use or learn to use network software and university articulation software (STARS) on a PC.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with students families and college personnel.
6. Ability to take direction and work independently without direct supervision.
7. Ability to drive a personal vehicle state-owned vehicle or rented vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
8. Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable.
9. Must be sensitive to the importance of treating all admission/financial aid information of applicants with the utmost confidentiality.
10. Must represent the college in a professional manner at all times.
11. Knowledge of FERPA.
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
13. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
14. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
15. A focus on detail.
16. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
17. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
18. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
19. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
20. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
21. Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609