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Academic Advisor

Kellogg Community College • Battle Creek, MI • 21h ago

Academic Advisor

Position Title

Academic Advisor

Position Type

Classification

Manager 2 - Administration

Department

Academic Advising

Division

Discipline

Work Schedule

This regular, full-time position will work variable hours either 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours as needed by the department.

Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject for review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College.

Position Summary

Academic Advising is a department within the Student Affairs Division of Kellogg Community College (KCC). The department consists of a dynamic team of academic advisors, supported by dedicated staff and a director. At KCC, Academic Advising is a critical part of the enrollment process and essential in student retention.

Academic Advisors assist students with course selection, career development, academic planning, and interpretation of academic policies and procedures. They facilitate advising services across all sites, provide educational planning, and offer transfer support. The department also collaborates on off-campus recruiting events and initiatives aimed at improving retention and degree completion for both occupational and transfer programs. Additionally, advisors engage in professional development and training activities.

Academic Advisors serve students at the North Avenue campus and regional centers in Albion, Coldwater, Hastings, and the Fort Custer Industrial Complex in Battle Creek. Advising is provided in-person, by phone, and remotely, requiring advisors to travel to regional centers based on their assigned caseloads.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

Physical Demands

The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) obtained from an accredited college or university. (At time of application, please upload unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral.)

Knowledge of institutions of Higher Education.

Working knowledge of FERPA.

Verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate an understanding of active listening.

Technical skills in Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated customer service; experienced in working with a diverse population.

At least two (2+) years of experience at a higher education institution or equivalent experience.

Proposed Salary

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