Nursing and Allied Health Advisor

Academic Advisor Nursing and Allied Health is responsible for assisting applicants prospective students and current students in the Nursing and Allied Health programs. The Advisor evaluates students progress toward degree requirement and provides guidance on course registration and scheduling. The 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.

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

1. Provides advising to current and potential Nursing and Allied Health students; integrating best practices to support increased retention and graduation rates including credit momentum and connection to campus resources and opportunities.
2. Assists students with problem solving/college related issues such as encumbrances tuition issues computer accounts registration etc.
3. Collaborates and communicates with prospective students to provide a seamless transition into nursing and/or allied health programs.
4. Conducts program information sessions on multiple campuses. Creates group advising modules that teach an in-depth understanding of curricular options and course planning.
5. Works with directors to analyze recruitment data and predict enrollment patterns. Makes adjustments and recommendations accordingly.
6. Works with students to prevent/resolve academic transfer credit issues.
7. Strengthens relationships with strategic college partners such as admissions student services financial aid and institutions that offer graduate programs in health sciences.
8. Works with directors to prepare reports for regulatory agencies as needed.
9. Monitors and evaluates students educational progress by conducting academic progress audits as directed.
10. Proctors ACT residual testing according to policy.
11. Communicates with/provides information to clinical facilities as assigned.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

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

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree 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).
2. Fiveyears ofrelated experience..
3. 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).
4. Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills.
5. Experience working with diverse populations.
6. Demonstrated skill with social media and online communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Experience using Ellucian Banner ERP system.
3. Experience using TargetXcustomer relationship management software.
4. Experience using Calendly software.
5. Community College experience.
6. Excellent time management skills.
7. Ability to organize manage confidential information and oversee special projects through to completion.
8. An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
9. Commitment to all students and faculty including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
10. 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.