Academic Advisor-Gulf Shores Campus

Gulf Shores, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Academic Advisor is responsible for assisting applicants prospective students and current students with academic and career technical course planning. The Academic Advisor evaluates students progress toward degree requirement and provides guidance on course registration and scheduling. The Academic Advisor makes referrals to available College resources such as campus policies procedures and academic requirements while maintaining thorough and up to date files on student appointments and correspondence.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary scheduleC3-3.(Five years of recent relevant full-time experience).

For more information about salary schedules refer to any questions or additional information please contact the Human Resources Department at .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At a minimum the essential functions of this position shall include:

Schedules and meets with advisees regularly.
Integrates best practices to support increased retention and graduation rates including credit momentum and connection to campus resources and opportunities.
Assists students with problem solving/college related issues such as encumbrances tuition issues computer accounts registration etc.
Collaborates and communicates with prospective students to provide a seamless transition into academic and/or technical programs.
Conducts program information sessions on multiple campuses. Creates group advising modules that teach an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.
Works with the Director of Student Development to analyze recruitment data and predict enrollment patterns. Makes adjustments and recommendations accordingly.
Works with students to prevent/resolve academic transfer credit issues.
Strengthens relationships with strategic college partners such as admissions student services financial aid and transfer institutions.
Performs administrative assistant duties to include but not limited to coordinating content and assembly of information/application packets maintenance of student files reinstatement requests and other areas as assigned by the Director of Student Development.
Works with Director of Student Development to prepare reports as needed.
Advising staff is expected to have a photo and biography on the College website and engage in TEAMS advising social media videos and online tutorials; thus a clean well-kept professional appearance/ dress code is expected.
Communicates with appropriate individuals and provides information as assigned.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
Provides responsible appropriate and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
Attends all staff meetings College meetings and professional development activities.
Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
Complies with ACCS and College policies as well as state and federal laws.
Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work meetings and office hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
Fiveyears ofrelated experience.
Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the workplace including word processing spreadsheet database presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Banner Canvas and Outlook).
Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated skill with social media and online communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience using Ellucian Banner ERP system.
Experience using TargetX customer relationship management software.
Experience using Calendly software.
Community College experience.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to organize manage confidential information and oversee special projects through to completion.
An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Commitment to all students and faculty including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
An understanding of the broad range of students abilities in an open admissions college and the ability to communicate to the community college student population.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete application packet consists of the following:

A completed online application form.
Current resume showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts.Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately addition only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.

All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line go to on the job title you are interested in and then click on the Apply link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.

Please Note:

It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.

We do not accept paper faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
You may not put see resume on any section of the application form.
Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
When you finish the steps to apply to a job you will receive an on-screen notice that youve successfully applied. However this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
Correspondence regarding positions ( interview appointment position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all postsecondary 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 shall be discriminated against 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.

It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s) should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites may be required to travel among various work sites for both day evening and weekend responsibilities and must provide their own mode of transportation.

Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).E-verifyelectronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Required Experience:

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Position SummaryThe Academic Advisor is responsible for assisting applicants prospective students and current students with academic and career technical course planning. The Academic Advisor evaluates students progress toward degree requirement and provides guidance on course registration and sched...