Academic Advisor

McHenry County College • Crystal Lake, IL • 6h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13401317

rrAcademic Advisor

rMcHenry County College

rSalary: \$51,745.51 - \$73,047.52 Annually

rLocation: Crystal Lake, IL

rJob Type: Staff - Full-Time

rJob Number: 202600029

rDivision: Student Affairs

rDepartment: Academic Advising

rFLSA: Exempt

rBargaining Unit: STA

rTarget Hire Rate: \$54,779.31 - \$60,865.90

rPay Grade: S8

rWorkweek

Academic Advisors empower students in their ability to explore their educational opportunities, set and establish goals, and achieve academic success. Advisors provide educational planning for students by developing an academic plan and providing academic and career advising that meets the needs of the student in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the college mission and our diverse student population. Collaborate with Academic and Student Affairs departments throughout the college to assist students. Support college enrollment efforts through delivering new student advising through Orientation programming and continued student advising.

Position Summary

Full-time | 40 hours | Flexible schedule required to meet department needs, including day, some evenings and Saturdays will be required.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Develop appropriate education plans to establish academic and career

goals, and advise students on selection of courses

Advise first year, continuing, returning, and transfer students on

course selection, degree and certificate requirements, and academic planning

Advise students individually and in group sessions using

prescriptive, developmental, and intrusive relationships to monitor student progress toward established educational goals

Support students who are exploring majors, considering a change of

program, or preparing to graduate or transfer

Assist with the facilitation of new student orientation programming

by presenting college information and advising students

Help students gain or improve necessary skills for academic success

including goal-setting,development of study skills, and career/major planning, and refer to other resources as appropriate

Maintain accurate advising notes and documentation in college

systems

Train and assist students with myMCC, self-service, and student

planning tools to effectively navigate and utilize online resources for registration and course planning

Proactively monitor at-risk students to identify opportunities to

develop and improve academic success

Assess students in crisis and refer them to the appropriate college

resources

Evaluate unofficial transcripts when appropriate to support

placement, planning, and course waivers

Conduct outreach to students (phone calls, emails, drop-in advising)

to support the College\'s retention efforts

Support the onboarding and development of new advisors and College

staff by providing training on advising theories, techniques, processes, and institutional policies.

Collaborate with faculty, Student Affairs, and internal partners to

ensure coordinated support and effective referrals

Contribute to continuous improvement of advising practices and

student experiences

Proactively monitor at-risk students to identify opportunities to

develop and improve academic success

Respond to student support requests and outreach initiatives as

assigned by the supervisor, based on pathway alignment

Become proficient in and consistently apply academic policies,

procedures, and degree requirements to promote student success

Participate in College meetings and committees as assigned

Work collaboratively with others (e.g.colleagues, stakeholders,

vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities

Assume additional duties asassigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience in serving diverse student populations

One year of academic advising or student support services

experience; or graduate level course workin College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Advising or related field; or hold an Academic Advising Graduate Certificate

Start or obtain a Graduate Academic Advisor Certification within

three years of hire ifl ess than two years of Academic Advising experience, or no Master\'s degree

Desired Qualifications:

Master\'s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education,

Advising, or related field

Graduate certification as an Academic Advisor

Bilingual (Spanish) speaking and writing skills

One year of experience working within a higher education setting

Skills and Specifications:

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