Academic Advisor TRIO Student Support Services (MV)
Job Location:
Monroeville, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Academic Advisor - TRIO Programs is responsible for the implementation of program activities such as academic counseling academic advising tutorials workshops seminars trips cultural enrichment and developing educational career and life goals for participants. The Academic Advisor will maintain well-organized records and activities in accordance with the requirements specified in the grant application and amendments approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary scheduleC3-4.
This is a grant-funded and probationary status position. Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.
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:
At a minimum the essential functions of this position shall include:
1. Assists in the recruitment and selection of eligible program participants2. Assists in designing and conducting orientation sessions for program participants
3. Schedules and meets with program participants regularly
4. Integrates best practices to support increased retention graduation rates and transfer rates of program participants
5. Assists program participants in developing educational career and life goals
6. Assists program participants with problem-solving/college-related issues such as encumbrances tuition issues computer accounts registration etc.
7. Diagnoses academic needs and advises students to register for the appropriate courses for a successful pathway to graduation and transfer
8. Assists in identifying recruiting assigning and supervising tutors
9. Assists in providing tutor training in SSS Policies and Procedures
10. Participates in all scheduled registration days for the College
11. Organizes and participates in college tours cultural activities and workshops that promote the goals and outcomes of the programs objectives (may involve nights and weekends)
12. Establishes and maintains program participant folders in accordance with the specifications of the grant proposal and the U.S. Department of Education
13. Follows up with program participants to ensure project outcomes and assessments are completed
14. Assists the program director in maintaining program rosters and providing follow-up for federal reports
15. Maintains comprehensive timely and accurate follow-up records for all assigned participants
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 from a regionally accredited institution in an academic or educational discipline or related field OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
- One year of experience in student personnel career counseling advising personal and academic counseling or related field.
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skill with social media and online communication tools
- Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the workplace including word processing spreadsheets databases and presentation software
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience working with TRIO programs.
- Community College experience
- An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
- Ability to organize manage confidential information and oversee specialprojects through to completion
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.
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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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