Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree required in education counseling college student personnel psychology or closely related field. Any and all degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Three (3) years full-time academic advising experience (in the last five (5) to seven (7) years) at an institution of higher education required. Demonstrated commitment to student-centeredness. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills that include approachability and good listening skills. Demonstrated knowledge of academic advising principles policies and practices especially as applied to higher education. Established knowledge of student developmental theory and ability to effectively guide students toward setting and reaching goals. Possess the ability to disseminate accurate information to give appropriate guidance and to be knowledgeable about college and degree requirements. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrated interpersonal skills. Knowledge of FERPA privacy regulations and the ability to handle confidential information. Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively. Ability to work varied hours including evenings weekends and travel to regional campus locations. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and sound decision-making. Ability to maintain sensitivity understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students faculty and staff of varying social economic cultural linguistic ideological and ethnic background.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three (3) years of academic advising experience preferred. In-depth knowledge and experience with applying retention strategies for student success. Understanding of and experience with technological advising tools such as Starfish Retention system electronic degree audits communication tools etc. Established knowledge of how and when to appropriately guide students to additional campus resources that are needed. Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. Community college experience. Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps. Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college. Bilingual or other language proficiency.
Required Experience:
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