Academic Advisor/Academic Planning Technology Coordinator

Compensation

$43,269

Compensation Type

Salary

Grade

Employment Type:

Department

Student Advising

Position Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Academic Advising, advise students regarding academic and career concerns, articulation and other related services. Assist with academic planning, student success initiatives, and implementation projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as academic advising lead for projects that involve implementation, training, and hyper care of any academic advising software or Student Information Systems; student success initiatives; and student services projects.
• Update academic degree/certificate plan requirements on the Student Information System when changes are implemented to academic plans.
• Provide academic advising for degree-seeking students ensuring that students are fully enrolled and meet class and graduation requirements.
• Utilize strong customer service skills to assist the student population including at-risk students and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assess the need for services and address student concerns pertaining to student payment to remain registered in classes.
• Provide initial advisement to students and/or potential students on college programs and services including course selection and class scheduling.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of a variety of student development programs and college recruiting activities to attract and maintain students/potential students including special populations.
• Assist students in assessing academic skills and interprets placement testing. Contact students who have been determined to be academically at risk and design a program to improve academic success.
• Provide students with information regarding other institutions and transfer requirements.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

Schedule Details

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong proficiency in computer applications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with course work in education, business, social science, computer information systems, or related area with minimum of two (2) year’s experience in higher education environment related to student development or counseling is preferred.
• Experience in career and community relations development, student services, or related field or the equivalent year for year combination of education and experience is desired.
• Experience administering Title IV federal student aid. Knowledge of BANNER or Workday.
  
  

Eeo Statement

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.