Freshman Seminar Advisor

ACCS • Huntsville, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for teaching and orienting students to the College. Assist students with program planning, transfer information, course selections and registration.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Skills in making effective public oral presentations to small groups, and/or large audiences are required.
• Skills in advising, guiding or counseling individuals and/or groups are required.
• Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Blackboard, etc ) is required.
• Ability to drive a personal vehicle, state-owned vehicle, or rented vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Must be sensitive to the importance of treating all admission/financial aid information of applicants with the utmost confidentiality.
• Must represent the college in a professional manner at all times.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
• Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A focus on detail.
• A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
• Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Calhoun Community College Catalog, admissions policies and procedures, general financial aid information, and college departments.
• Knowledge of orientation and counseling strategies.
• Ability to plan, organize, promote, and execute student orientation-related activities.
• Ability to use or learn to use network software and university articulation software (STARS) on a PC.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with students, families, and college personnel.
• Ability to take direction and work independently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan Freshman Seminar programs for the purpose of orienting new students to college.
• Teach Freshman Seminar classes each semester to include distance learning courses.
• Plan and implement effective orientation strategies to encourage student persistence.
• Counsel/advise new, returning and current students each semester through personal appointments, telephone conversations, and/or written correspondence (including but not limited to e-mail) in the Advising Center.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Alabama Transfers, Banner, Canvas, Degree Works, and other related software and assist students in its use.
• Assist with the development of Freshman Seminar curriculum.
• Review the Calhoun Catalog annually to become familiar with changes affecting prospective and current student enrollments.
• Maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities for prospective and current students.
• Maintain a general knowledge of other college policies and procedures including academic support, and student activities.
• Serve as an advising resource during registrations.
• Identify ways to measure the effectiveness of orientation events, and establish a system of tracking outcomes.
• Seek out, attend, and present at related professional development conferences or events.
• Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a professional, team-centered environment.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E3, Grade 4: $39,759 - $57,251 (Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level