Academic Advisor I - (FT)

Community College System of New Hampshire•Claremont, NH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides academic advising to prospective and current students at River Valley Community College and coordinates the College’s Student Life program. The position reports to the College Director of Academic and Student Support. Based in Claremont, the role requires regular travel to RVCC’s Keene and Lebanon academic centers. Employment eligibility requires residency in a New England state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, with major study in counseling/advising, education, student services/development, behavioral science, or a related field.
Two years of experience as an academic advisor/counselor, student life coordinator, or in related work.
Valid driver’s license or access to transportation to meet travel requirements.
Residency within a New England state is required for employment eligibility.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in academic advising, counseling, student life coordination, or related work within a higher education setting.
Considerable knowledge of counseling principles and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of young adults’ learning, behavior, and emotional patterns.
Knowledge of personality, achievement, prognostic, and placement tests and the techniques involved in their use and interpretation.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
Ability to maintain rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare written reports.
Ability to instruct students, faculty, and staff concerning counseling roles and techniques, leadership roles, and human relations.
Willingness to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

Responsibilities

Participate in College recruitment and prospective student activities.
Advise students, including meeting regularly for long-term planning, assisting with registration, reviewing degree progress, and monitoring graduation requirements.
Develop connections with program directors, Admissions, Student Services, transfer and career opportunities, and college life.
Develop and provide student leadership training and development opportunities.
Communicate student life opportunities to new and current students, faculty, and staff.
Research, recommend, develop, implement, and evaluate Student Life policies with the College Director of Academic and Student Support.
Support student activities involving service and community partnerships.
Support experiences that broaden student exposure to wellness, the arts, diversity, service, and personal growth.
Identify student life grant opportunities, write proposals, and provide information for institutional grant proposals.
Develop brochures, materials, and social media outlets to support student life programs; seek press coverage in coordination with the marketing department.
Serve as lead advisor to the Student Government Association and other student groups and organizations.
Oversee SGA financial accounts in coordination with the Business Office.
Serve on the New Student Orientation Committee and CARES team.
Assist with food pantry operations, including volunteer outreach, ordering, pickup, and stocking.
Serve on College and System teams as determined by the Department and College.
Comply with college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.