Academic Advisor Part Time, Multiple Vacancies (Central & South)

Description

SummaryUnder general supervision the purpose of the job is to provide academic advisement for prospective, current, and former students within a specified undergraduate academic department or equivalent unit of a college.

Employees in this job classification are responsible for assessing academic levels, attending to student academic inquiries, assisting in the resolution of individual academic problems, and advising on academic program changes.

Advises and assists students in the development of academic plans and class schedules, analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university.

Develops and maintains appropriate files and records. Performs related work as directed.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application.

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Minimum Education :

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience / Training :

• Three years of experience in student services.
• Must be a Florida resident.

Essential Functions :

• Daily - 30% : Provides academic consulting services to students, prospective students, and former students, including complex analysis and integration.
• Daily - 10% : Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other appropriate sources.
• Daily - 10% : Receives and reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific college or program including unofficial evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements.
• Daily - 7% : Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing various graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, and other specific program requirements.
• Daily - 10% : Guides students thru the educational planning process. Provides an educational plan for students enrolled in SLS courses, and other FTIC and returning students.

Maintains the educational plan thru mainframe and WEB interfaces.

• Daily - 5% : Coordinates orientation materials and multimedia presentations including updates and revisions. Conducts / facilitates Group Orientation / Advisement sessions for FTIC students.
• Daily - 7% : Responds to email inquiries from students about advisement, registration, graduation, transfer information, and other procedures at BCC.

Also responds to email inquiries from Staff, Faculty, and Administrators.

• Daily - 6 % : Maintains electronic calendar to facilitate the scheduling of automated appointments from the student advisement appointment system, and meetings, workshops, and committees without creating time conflicts.
• Daily - 5% : Provides "Express / Fast Track" advisement for students without appointments, who need quick resolutions for existing academic problems.
• Daily - 5% : Prepares form letters, individual letters, and information packets in support of group and / or individual recruitment efforts;

attends and participates in individual and group orientation and other information dissemination sessions.

Other - 5% : Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong academic advising knowledge, strong computer skills interpersonal relationship skills.

Competencies : Respect for Others

Respect for Others

Demonstrates respect for team members and constituents by valuing their contributions toward the goals of the work unit and the College.

Maintains professionalism and contributes to a cohesive work environment

Teamwork

Cooperates and collaborates with individuals & groups that supports the mission and values of the College

Works effectively with all individuals and contributes to a positive environment by working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external constituents.

Contributes to an inclusive, respectful, and empowering working environment that welcomes varying perspectives

Flexibility & Adaptability

Adapts approaches as situations in the work environment changes. Supports change based on the environmental needs, emerging technologies, and system upgrades

Technical Expertise

Effectively applies concepts, theories, methods, tools, techniques, and expertise in area of discipline (i.e. HR, Finance, Student Affairs, etc.)

Continuous Improvement & Learning

Actively develops one’s own skills and explores opportunities for personal learning and continuous development within the job’s functionality and in support of the goals and mission of department, division and the College

Position Time Type

Part time

Position Number

P0075801

Department

Central Advising

Salary Range

Hourly Rate : $18.00

Posting End Date

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday / Weekends / Varies