Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor aids students in setting academic goals and acquiring relevant information and services. Provides high-level academic advice to guide students into making decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements both on-line and in-person; identifies at-risk students. Serves as a liaison between division deans, faculty, and area staff to develop and support the execution of strategic initiatives. Participates in outreach events to increase enrollment and awareness. Performs administrative tasks including registration, paperwork processing, and resource referral. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures programmatic advice and course recommendations provide student pathways for transfer and employment opportunities

Develops individual academic plans to ensure students register for correct coursework and tracks progress to identify at-risk students for additional support

Creates, schedules, and conducts new student orientations, group advisory sessions, and events including internal and external partnerships

Networks with industry and educational leaders, attends advisory board meetings, and translates industry changes into updated academic practices to ensure programmatic alignment with student pathways and course recommendations

Meets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and scheduling and address student concerns. Compiles, develops, analyzes, and monitors course requests and approvals

Analyzes confidential student information; identifies issues and discrepancies; and, formulates recommendations for appropriate action based on findings

Provides technical information and interpretation of College policies, practices and procedures; best practices, trends in student development theory; and, Federal and state laws and regulations to ensure student compliance

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field of study and one to three years of related experience and valid Arizona driver license or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above Preferred: Three to five years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of advising and counseling practices as well as college policies and procedures

Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices

Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services

Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies

Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)

Skill in organization, coordination and management

Skill in public speaking

Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plans and deferred compensation options Flexible spending accounts Life insurance and long-term disability coverage Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page