Academic Counseling Specialist

Gadsden State Community College • Gadsden, AL

367d • $48,000

About The Position

The Academic Counseling Specialist connects at-risk, early alert, and developmental education students with appropriate services; collaborate with other support services such as the Cardinal Tutoring Center, Student Support Services, and the Teaching and Learning Center to provide academic support.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher-level degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Education, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in student academic advising, counseling, guidance, or closely related area required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that facilitate student success, retention, and program completion.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of all students.
• Ability to travel between campus locations.
• A commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admission process.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work well with others, collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Connect at-risk, early alert, and developmental education students with appropriate services; collaborate with other support services such as the Cardinal Tutoring Center, Student Support Services, and the Teaching and Learning Center to provide academic support.
• Provide academic advising focused on at-risk students and students who do not select an educational pathway at the time of enrollment; advise, monitor, and mentor developmental education students.
• Inform and, if necessary, refer students to other institutional or external resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention.
• Assist students with university transfer including course advisement, admission information, scholarship information, and completion.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to enrollment and retention outcomes; evaluate overall program effectiveness.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and assessing student engagement activities related to retention, persistence, and degree or credential completion.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and delivering programs to address stop out/dropout students to encourage their return to Gadsden State.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of academic information/advisor training sessions for faculty, Campus Directors, Student Services personnel, and all other staff affiliated with student advising.
• Assist new and continuing students in clarifying personal, academic, and career goals.
• Prepare reports, materials, and formal presentations for the department and meet all goals/objectives and timelines.
• Assist with pre-college orientation and teach ORI 101 sections as needed.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Schedule C-3 - Minimum $48,000

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree