Academic Counseling Specialist
Academic Counseling Specialist
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Position Summary
JOB SUMMARY:The Academic Counseling Specialists collaborate with faculty and institutional partners at all GSCC campus locations to improve student retention and success. Academic Counseling Specialists develop and implement programs to address the needs of at-risk and low-achieving students. The Academic Counseling Specialists select instruments and administer assessments of student learning and student engagement. In addition Academic Counseling Specialists provide assistance and support for student service areas and faculty advisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
- Connect at-risk early alert and developmental education students with appropriate services; collaborate with other support services such as the Cardinal Tutoring Center Student Support Services and the Teaching and Learning Center to provide academic support
- Provide academic advising focused on at-risk students and students who do not select an educational pathway at the time of enrollment; advise monitor and mentor developmental education students
- Inform and if necessary refer students to other institutional or external resources when academic attitudinal attendance or other personal problems require intervention
- Assist students with university transfer including course advisement admission information scholarship information and completion
- Collect and analyze data relevant to enrollment and retention outcomes; evaluate overall program effectiveness
- Assist in developing implementing and assessing student engagement activities related to retention persistence and degree or credential completion
- Assist in developing implementing and delivering programs to address stop out/dropout students to encourage their return to Gadsden State
- Assist in the development implementation and delivery of academic information/advisor training sessions for faculty Campus Directors Student Services personnel and all other staff affiliated with student advising
- Assist new and continuing students in clarifying personal academic and career goals
- Prepare reports materials and formal presentations for the department and meet all goals/objectives and timelines
- Assist with pre-college orientation and teach ORI 101 sections as needed
- Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree or higher-level degree in Higher Education Counseling Student Personnel Education or other related field from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
- Minimum of two years of experience in student academic advising counseling guidance or closely related area required
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that facilitate student success retention and program completion
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of all students
- Ability to travel between campus locations
- A commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admission process
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
- Ability to work well with others collaborate effectively in a team environment
Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
August 2025
SALARY:Salary Schedule C3- ($48000). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().
Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:
NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. 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. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
