Academic Advisor

Description

• Advises students about content and structure of postsecondary programs including graduation and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study.
• Audits, monitors, and evaluates individual student academic progress.
• Disseminates certificate, diploma and university transfer program information to all learners and other appropriate internal and external contacts in individual or group sessions.
• Interprets testing results relevant to placement decisions; determines student readiness for College programs.
• Assists students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
• Informs students about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses; change of program, major and/or transfer institution)
• Educates students about course planning and registration processes, refers to available on-and off-campus resources to meet individual needs including career and personal counseling.
• Makes appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk, acts as an advocate as appropriate.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge about the College’s programs and requirements; consults with contacts at various transfer institutions regarding course and program transferability, admission and graduation requirements.
• Develops and interprets Academic Planning Guides; maintains administrative and program information files.
• Develops and maintains operating procedures that minimize the likelihood and impact of errors.
• Communicates electronically and in person with area high school staff and students to provide specific information about Kirtland Community College and its programs.
• Participates in on and off campus events promoting Kirtland Community College, assists with orientation programs.
• Processes progress reports in Navigate software.
• Authorizes course withdrawals, adds, and drops as required.
• Manages student success course in Canvas for advisees.
• Maintains administrative documents and confidential student records.
• May represent the academic advising department on various internal and external committees.
• Monitors Early Alerts in Navigate software.
• Develops and promotes internal communication and resource sharing in order to benefit student success.
• Monitors course enrollment and make recommendations to appropriate staff regarding reserves, restrictions, availability, waitlisting, or closure based on program demand and course availability.
• Provides recommendations for continuous improvement to all services for academic advising purposes and to integrate practices and technology aimed at improving student service
• Gathers, develops and promotes best practices for continuous improvement
• Participates in individual and team professional development, remains current with technology used to provide advising services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or a related field.
• One to three years experience in academic advising or related careers in post-secondary education, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position
• Ability to learn and use complex computer-based systems and multi-faceted network-related software and database management systems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze ambiguous information and respond appropriately
• Experience in group presentations.
• Ability to process and maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds, abilities, outlooks, ages, and nationalities