Academic Advisor - Temporary Pool

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Registration and Advisement or other designated supervisor, meet with and advise new, prospective and current students concerning their college studies and academic and educational needs, and provide appropriate support, guidance, information and direction to assist students to achieve their academic goals. Advisors engage students holistically, including career choices, curriculum options, majors, course planning, College policies and procedures, personal assistance and referral to community services, and academic support.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Prior work experience and/or demonstrated familiarity with student issues and the ability to interact with students with diverse needs.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree and/or academic preparation in counseling, higher education administration, student services, or other field allied with programs offered at CCAC preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in mandatory training sessions, attend professional development workshops and activities as required, and assist in development of training materials and programs for faculty advisors.
Interview students concerning their readiness for college studies, their choice of major, their need for developmental coursework, their possible transfer to a four-year school, and the basic differences between the high school and college experience.
Maintain knowledge of and disseminate information to students regarding support services available on campus and across College, and direct students to such services, as needed or appropriate.
Provide advising services in the College advising centers and assist the directors of registration and advisement and/or other supervisory personnel in providing prompt assistance to students regarding program requirements and the registration process.
Develop academic schedules for new and continuing students utilizing the Degree Audit and other materials developed by the campus; provide students with information on all academic policy questions.
Advise students on general transfer information and refer students to appropriate transfer personnel.
Advise students changing their major by checking courses that apply to the new major (degree audit) and completing the appropriate paperwork.
Meet with students applying for graduation (utilizing Degree Audit) to assess graduation status.
Meet with probation students and other at-risk students and direct students, as necessary, to a counselor, success coach, or other student development professional.
Use on-line student system to research student's transcript, availability of classes, and calendar information.
Evening and/or Saturday advising may be required.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.