POSITION TO BE FILLED: Academic Advisor

FULL OR PART TIME: Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION: Academic Advisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: --A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline and a minimum 2 years experience in academic advising, career development, or other related function within higher education is required. --Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills. --Ability to work in team-oriented environments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: --Reports to the Director of Student Development and provides direct service and support to new and returning students through academic advisement, career planning and development, student outreach/recruitment, and monitoring student progress. --Teaches college success skills courses. --Implements Early Alert and other related retention-based initiatives. --Participates in cross-training activities for all areas of service in the One-Stop (advising, testing, intake/admissions, financial aid).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2010

DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: October 1, 2010

SALARY LEVEL: College Salary Plan: $44,724 (base salary)

SELECTION PROCESS: All completed applications that meet the minimum requirements are referred to a screening committee. The committee selects candidates for interview and then recommends the top candidates to the divisional Vice President. The divisional Vice President in turn, will make a recommendation for employment to the President. The President will make the final hiring decision. The Human Resource Office will notify all applicants when a position has been filled. All applications will remain active for one year should other openings occur. Applicants desiring to apply for other specific positions must contact Human Resources.