What are the responsibilities and job description for the Davie Academic Advisor position at Davidson Davie Community College?
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The Davie Academic Advisor delivers learning-centered, holistic academic advising and case management to support students in navigating a guided pathway aligned with their academic, career, and life goals. The Advisor designs and implements student engagement strategies that promote academic persistence, retention, and program completion. The Davie Academic Advisor reports to the Senior Director, Davie Student Services and has the following responsibilities:
- Provide holistic, strengths-based academic advising that helps students create and follow personalized educational plans aligned with their academic and career goals.
- Guide students through their academic journey by helping them explore program options, understand degree and certificate pathways, and make informed decisions from entry to graduation.
- Monitor and support student progress by regularly reviewing academic performance and proactively intervening with students facing academic challenges (alert, suspension, or probation).
- Utilize early alert systems to identify at-risk students and conduct timely outreach, offering appropriate referrals to academic support and community resources.
- Develop and implement student success plans by facilitating workshops, seminars, or learning sessions on topics such as time management, study skills, or academic resilience.
- Assist students with initial screenings for available support resources to meet student’s personal and financial need.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments to stay informed on program updates, share student concerns, and enhance advising services.
- Contribute to the creation and improvement of advising tools and processes, including e-advising platforms and materials that support student access and success.
- Promote student engagement and retention by organizing events, outreach initiatives, and communication strategies that increase connection to advising and campus resources.
- Commit to ongoing professional development by attending trainings, participating in professional organizations (e.g., NACADA), and integrating evidence-based advising practices into daily work.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the College regarding the management, day-to-day operations, and promotion of the Ignite Davie College Promise program
Oversee data collection and reporting for the Ignite Davie program, including semester enrollment statistics, monitoring of student eligibility, and tracking of credential completion outcomes
- Develop and implement engagement strategies to support and retain participants in the Ignite Davie program, fostering student success and program continuity
- Contribute to the development and assessment of student learning outcomes and program goals.
- Assist with recruitment, admissions and financial aid processes on the Davie Campus.
Your attributes
Minimum Qualifications Required
· Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
· One year experience advising students
· 2 years of experience working with students in post-secondary education or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
· Master's degree in higher education administration, student development, education or related field from a regionally accredited college or university
· Experience providing academic advising in a higher education environment
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person