College Advisor

Essential Functions
Proactive and Developmental On-boarding 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. Advise students at New Student Enrollment and consistently engage with students from the moment of admission through the first term to provide messaging connection and support. Establishing this sense of belonging and mattering will enable the student to start their academic path at SCC with maximum preparation and confidence. Career Advising 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 Provide first-term academic advising for students within assigned academic cohorts. This may involve explaining general education and degree requirements and evaluating transfer credit. Provide accurate information and guidance to students as they make decisions about traditional classroom and distance learning options selection of program of study and SCC policies and procedures. Assist students in developing an academic plan that integrates with their current responsibilities and life goals. Refer students to appropriate support services such as Admissions Testing Center Transitions Accommodations and Financial Aid as necessary. Ongoing Success Coaching Serve as a continuous resource to students within assigned academic cohorts. Assist students with academic career and interpersonal skill development to heighten their academic success. 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: Plan develop and implement a variety of programs and services that will increase the success and retention of students within the academic cohort and in the student population as a whole. Collaboration 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 towards enhancing student success retention and completion. Increase awareness of and commitment to holistic advising at SCC among faculty staff and students and work directly with faculty within assigned academic cohorts to plan and implement joint activities that foster student success. Data Management Use software and other designated tools to record and manage quantitative and qualitative data on students progress at SCC . Monitor student success and retention and provide individualized support when needed. Professional Development 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 Colleges policies and programming related to access fair employment and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years of professional experience working with students in an educational environment.* Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students staff and the public. *A Masters degree may substitute for one year of required work experience.