- Position Description
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The College Advising Specialist guides at-risk students' learning journey and provides case management services to ensure academic success and program completion. The Specialist will serve students throughout the NTC district. This is an exempt position.
- Duties & Responsibilities
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- Provide case management to students to include: individual meetings, assisting with required/elective course selection, prerequisites, recommended credit load, monitoring grades, tutoring referrals, monitoring progress towards graduation, and making referrals to other college services as needed.
- Plan and facilitate special events such as information sessions, orientations, etc. to support student engagement and success.
- Assist in coordinating proactive advising activities and in continuous improvement of services to program students.
- Coordinates advising activities for program students at Regional Campuses in close cooperation with Career Coaches using all available methods of service delivery.
- Develop appropriate action plans to guide students through their program curriculum, to meet requirements of state and local benefit agencies, and achieve desired career goals.
- Collaborate with community partners providing services to students (Job Center, VA offices, etc).
- Use technology to provide information and guide students and program participants including Blackboard/Canvas, social media websites, on-line chat, online resources, etc.
- Collaborate and communicate with program faculty and other program advisors regarding program activities and student referrals.
- Assist assigned students in the pursuit of career goals including: decision making, college choices, and job opportunities using a variety of resources appropriate to the students' needs. Assist in facilitating job and transfer fair events, mock interviews, and opportunities for students to engage with employers.
- Complete activity reports and data entry for retention, tracking and grant accountability.
- Assist with retention based workshops such as job seeking skills, time management, study strategies, etc.
- Responsible for contacting students who have not re-enrolled or completed their program to support completion initiatives.
- Respond to student concerns/problems and referring students to appropriate resources, including counseling services.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the college's mission, core beliefs and strategic direction.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in education or related, Master's degree preferred.
- At least three years related work experience in a higher education institution.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Experience in advising, career planning, and placement services.
- Knowledge and understanding of college admissions, career development, and financial aid processes.
- Working knowledge of current computer software. Knowledge of career services technologies and software.
- Ability to plan, organize, promote and implement campus events and educational workshops.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with internal staff and students.
- Ability to work independently.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds.
- Ability to travel to various locations within the district.
- Employment is conditional on compliance regarding the completion of a Criminal Background Check.
- Physical Demands
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Working Activity:
6 to 8 hours: Performing repetitive movements and working indoors
4 to 5 hours: Grasping and sitting
1 to 3 hours: Bending, driving, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, twisting and walking
Less than 1 hour: Balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, working at heights, working in temperature extremes and working outdoors
Lifting and Carrying:
Less than 10 pounds: 15 or more repetition (s) per hour
10 to 20 pounds: 1-10 repetition (s) per hour
20- 50 pounds: 1-10 repetition (s) per hour
50-100 pounds: Less than 1 repetition per hour
More than 100 pounds with help: Less than 1 repetition per hour
Additional Physical Requirements:
Vision: Adequate with aid to read instructions, labels, documents, computer screens and differentiate between colors.
Hearing: Adequate with aid to understand oral requests, telephone conversation, and PA systems.
Required Employee Program Safety Training:
Bloodborne pathogen, emergency action plan, emergency procedures, ergonomics (office/workplace), hazard communication, slips, trips and falls and vehicle safety
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