Job Details

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 (1) year of 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 of 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 Director of Academic Advising.
* This is a full-time position in a professional office environment. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://lcsc.applicantpro.com/jobs/4265846