LC State invites applications for the position of Advisor.
Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $49,754
Degree Required: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Required Qualifications:
Minimum one year experience providing career guidance, academic advising, or related student support services in an educational or professional setting;
Familiarity with student success resources and support services, as evidenced by prior use, referral practices, or direct involvement in delivering such services in a college setting;
Over one year experience working in office settings; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and demonstrated computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education, Career Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
Solid understanding of career and major exploration processes, including decision-making strategies;
Experience providing academic or career advising in a college or university setting;
Proven ability to communicate effectively, demonstrated through examples of written materials, presentations, or evaluations of verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and
Proficient in using Ellucian Colleague or similar student information systems.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct, initial academic advising for new Career & Technical Education (CTE) and academic program students;
Coordinate referrals for placement assessments and developmental coursework as needed;
Monitor and evaluate student progress in meeting developmental education and program-specific requirements;
Conduct presentations and advising sessions for academic and CTE students, including hands-on support during registration periods;
Manage an ongoing caseload of academic advisees;
Proactive outreach and communication to advisees regarding student engagement, academic performance, opportunities, and concerns;
Actively promote and participate in all Student Advising and Registration (STAR) events and related activities;
Provide backup support for daily operations and services within The Advising Center;
Support recruitment and retention initiatives through both direct student engagement and indirect programmatic efforts; and
Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Academic Advising.
Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.
Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)
This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.
