Academic Advisor Job at South Arkansas College, El Dorado, AR

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  • South Arkansas College
  • El Dorado, AR

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Advising, the Academic Advisor is responsible for providing comprehensive advising and retention support to an assigned student population. This full-time, 12-month position plays a key role in guiding students through their academic journey, helping them achieve their educational goals, and improving retention rates. The position is governed by state and federal regulations, as well as institutional policies.

Salary range of $36,000-$37,000 to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

•Providing information on - and assistance with - developing and implementing a degree plan (GPS) for students

•Interpreting placement scores for appropriate course selection; connecting students to resources, on and off campus, that help remove barriers to student success

•Completing graduation checklists and degree audits

•Carrying out a case management approach for advising and retention

•Engaging, motivating, and empowering students to achieve academic success

•Working collaboratively with other departments, faculty, staff, and administration for continuous improvement

•Assisting Student Services and other divisions when necessary

•Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to work with diverse student populations, have ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, should exhibit strong organizational, planning, and record-keeping skills, and be able to effectively use technology to evaluate and track progress.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required with strong computer skills. Three years of experience in an academic setting is also required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master's degree in higher education or related student affairs area preferred. Experience in higher education/student services/advising is preferred. Health Science familiarity is desirable, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting; with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Application Agreement

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date.

Job Tags

Full time,

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