Academic Advisor
Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
$47,100.00 - $53,010.00 per year

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Pima Community College

Pima Community College Named Top University/College Employer in Arizona

Position Title: Academic Advisor

Department: Student Services - Northwest Campus

Starting Rate: Band 4 - $47,100 - $53,010

Benefits: Summary

Closed Date: July 15, 2024, 5:00 PM Arizona Time

Position Summary:

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.

Duties and 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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field of study and
  • One to three years of related experience
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
The ideal candidate will have the following 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


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