GENERAL SUMMARY : The Student Successand Career Advisor will provide academic advisement and career guidance tostudents across the School of Engineering & Construction Technologies (SECT).

This position requires working closely with faculty and staff to providesupport to students as they navigate through the educational process and jobplacement.

The priority for this position is to ensure quality, consistentstudent support that will prepare and sustain a diverse student body ascompetitive members of a world-class workforce and contributing members ofsociety.

A focus on student well-being and enrollment, persistence andgraduation trends is essential.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide advising to degree seeking and non-degree seeking students; strategize with students on the timely completion of degree requirements and focus on academic / career success.

Work with faculty and staff to develop advisement strategies that specifically address the needs of students.

Maintain a current understanding of academic policies, procedures and processes. Be familiar with policies involving accreditations and certifications related to specific degree programs.

• Assist students with schedule development and course registration processes. Educate students on how to follow a degree plan and utilize online enrollment tools.
• Advise students planning to transfer to other colleges and universities on issues related to course transfer, degree options and long-term career goals.
• Evaluate transcripts from other academic institutions for equivalencies and application to degree programs, maintain a database of program MOUs and be familiar with the process of awarding Prior Learning Assessment credits.
• Advise students regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress. Prepare and monitor student educational plans in compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Increase student awareness of campus resources and programs that enhance the student’s college experience. Make referrals to on and off campus community resources as appropriate.
• Assist with campus-wide persistence and graduation efforts. Work collaboratively with the SECT Program Support Strategist to implement retention strategies.
• Promote degree completion and assist students with degree audits and graduation applications.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and observe policies related to student privacy (FERPA).
• Participate in advisement team meetings / trainings, campus committees and state professional development opportunities.
• Complete all mandatory training and participate in a minimum of two professional development opportunities each year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Last updated : 2024-05-25