Career and College Promise Advisor (Part Time)

College of The Albemarle•COA - Elizabeth City, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career and College Promise (CCP) Advisor serves as the primary liaison between the College of the Albemarle and assigned high school partners. The Advisor provides comprehensive advising, enrollment and registration, and student-success services to CCP students, collaborating with college departments, school personnel, students, and parents to support compliance, access, retention, academic achievement, and transition to postsecondary education. The Advisor manages a caseload of students from recruitment through program completion. Duties include individualized academic advising, monitoring student progress, supporting pathway selection, coordinating outreach and enrollment, maintaining accurate records, and helping students achieve educational and career goals. The Part-Time CCP Advisor receives supervision from the Director, Career and College Promise. The position involves frequent travel to assigned high schools and College of the Albemarle campuses, frequent use of computers and standard office equipment, and work in office and educational environments. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for recruitment, registration, orientation, and special events. The role requires the ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background and reference checks. The College does not provide work visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Higher Education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Two years of experience in academic advising, student services, admissions, enrollment management, counseling, or a related educational field.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to assigned high schools and College of the Albemarle campus locations.
Knowledge of North Carolina Career and College Promise legislation and guidelines; community college admissions, registration, advising, and student services; college degree requirements, curriculum pathways, and transfer opportunities; North Carolina high school graduation requirements; and FERPA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Google Forms.
Knowledge of student information systems and electronic records management systems.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; strong organizational and time-management abilities; and ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail.
Data management, recordkeeping, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a student-centered customer service orientation.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and academic requirements accurately; build collaborative relationships; advise students from diverse backgrounds; analyze student records and determine appropriate academic pathways; and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment and discretion with sensitive student matters, and adapt to changing priorities, regulations, and institutional needs.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment, registration, orientation, and special events.
Ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education, Human Services, or a related field.
Experience working in Career and College Promise, Dual Enrollment, Early College, or community college programs.
Experience working collaboratively with K–12 schools.
Experience using Colleague (Datatel/Ellucian), Informer, Watermark, Etrieve, or similar student information systems.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic advising to prospective and current Career and College Promise students.
Guide students in selecting CCP pathways aligned with their educational and career goals.
Register students for coursework in accordance with state, institutional, and program requirements.
Monitor academic progress through degree audits, transcript reviews, and ongoing communication with students and high school partners.
Identify students experiencing academic challenges and connect them with appropriate college support services and resources.
Maintain regular communication with assigned students to encourage persistence, academic success, and pathway completion.
Assist students with graduation requirements, transfer opportunities, and career planning.
Coordinate and participate in recruitment activities at assigned high schools, including information sessions, orientation programs, registration events, college fairs, and parent meetings.
Promote CCP opportunities to prospective students, parents, school personnel, and community stakeholders.
Assist with onboarding by collecting admissions documentation, verifying eligibility, and ensuring timely completion of enrollment requirements.
Support initiatives intended to increase participation and enrollment in CCP pathways.
Serve as the primary college contact for assigned high school partners and develop working relationships with school personnel.
Collaborate with high school partners on student placement, scheduling, and pathway planning.
Provide training and guidance about CCP policies, eligibility requirements, procedures, and program updates.
Participate in regular meetings with high school partners.
Ensure compliance with North Carolina CCP legislation, North Carolina Community College System guidelines, institutional policies, FERPA, and other applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate student records and documentation in college information systems and electronic document management systems.
Audit student records, pathways, registrations, and eligibility; monitor eligibility and academic standing throughout participation.
Maintain student data and assist with reports on enrollment, retention, completion, and other program outcomes.
Analyze student data to identify trends and opportunities for program improvement and maintain tracking documents for state reporting and institutional planning.
Collaborate with Student Success and Enrollment Management and other college departments to support student success.
Assist with planning and coordinating CCP meetings, professional development opportunities, and special events.
Participate in institutional committees and college initiatives as assigned.
Maintain current knowledge of CCP legislation, community college policies, admissions procedures, and advising best practices; participate in professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Career and College Promise.