Academic Advisor/Coach - Academic Advising (Part time)

Position Summary

at Sinclair is a collaborative effort between advisors and students. Advisors empower all students to define educational and career goals, listen to concerns, ask questions, and equip students to make informed choices to achieve their goals.

This position supports the mission of the College by providing academic goal setting and advising services for students.

Effective advising results in students completing milestones toward their individual academic, career, and personal goals which are consistent with the mission and goals of the College.

Academic advisors and coaches may also be assigned administrative responsibilities under the leadership of a Senior Academic Advisor, Advising Manager, or Director that support the activities of the department.

Part time advisors typically work 24-28 hours per week supporting an assigned caseload of students. After in-person training, Advisors / Coaches in good standing may have the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely.

This position will pay $28.75 per hour and has maximum of 28 hours per week.

All are encouraged to apply.

Why work for Sinclair College? The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive :

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides holistic academic advising to assist the students toward the completion of their education / career and personal goals
• Accurately interpret, apply, and clearly communicate the college’s academic requirements, processes and policies as well as stay-up-to-date on curricular and policy changes.
• Use the systems and processes provided by the institution to clearly and fully document interactions with students.
• Complete case management activities to support student success in regard to retention and academic progression toward graduation
• Serve as an effective team member within the department, sub-groups, or any collaborative teams assigned
• Demonstrate performance that is innovative, well-organized, supportive of institutional goals and that fosters individual excellence and morale.
• Actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities to enhance the student experience that includes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics
• Academic Advisors and Coaches are assigned to serve a particular population of students. This population could be defined by student major or student type.

Academic Coaches may be assigned to work with students who need additional support and to create training materials for other colleagues related to the training and support of these students.

• Academic Advisors and Coaches support the mission of academic advising by providing training within the department and throughout the college
• Academic Advisors and Coaches are advocates for student success and may be called upon to develop or adapt student success practices that will support all Sinclair students, beyond those assigned to their caseload.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and one year professional work experience
• Preferred : Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling Social Work or related field
• Preferred : Experience in higher education or student services
• Academic Advisors must encourage students toward the identification and completion of their academic goals by suggesting activities and behavioral changes that student may, or may not be willing to adopt.

The advisor must share full information regarding the students’ program of study and its requirements so that realistic goals can be set.

• Academic Advisors must understand the college mission and policies and the ability to balance the needs of academically underprepared, underrepresented students, and the resources available.
• Academic Advisors must demonstrate a strong customer service orientation through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem solving, and desire to identify and support student success and completion.
• Advisors must maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Advisors must continually assimilate new information to provide accurate and timely information to students that will foster student success.
• Advisors must represent a positive example in the way they interact with their peers, supervisors, and with their students.

They must exemplify work habits that Sinclair Community College would like our students to emulate.