Advisor

Lewis-Clark State College•Lewiston, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LC State is hiring an Advisor to provide initial academic advising and related student support for new Career & Technical Education (CTE) and academic program students. The Advisor manages an ongoing caseload, helps students navigate assessments, developmental coursework, registration, and program requirements, and communicates proactively about engagement, academic performance, opportunities, and concerns. The role also supports recruitment and retention initiatives and the daily operations of The Advising Center. The position is full-time in a professional office environment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; evenings and weekends may be required. Salary and rank are based on experience and qualifications, with a listed salary of $49,754. The position is open until filled and is subject to a criminal background check and possibly education verification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
At least one 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, evidenced by prior use, referral practices, or direct involvement in delivering such services in a college setting.
More than one year of experience working in office settings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and demonstrated computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

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.
Proficiency in 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.
Proactively communicate with and reach out to advisees regarding student engagement, academic performance, opportunities, and concerns.
Promote and participate in 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 direct student engagement and indirect programmatic efforts.
Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising.