Academic Advisor & Counselor

Academic Advisor

Full-time positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill duties and college-related responsibilities. Under general direction of the Director of Academic Advising, advise students regarding academic and career concerns, articulation and other related services, as well as provide mental health counseling services as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for degree-seeking students ensuring that students are fully enrolled and meet class and graduation requirements.
• This position requires strong customer service skills to assist the student population, including at-risk students and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assess the need for services and address student concerns pertaining to student payment to remain registered in classes.
• Provide initial advisement to students and/or potential students on college programs and services including course selection and class scheduling.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of a variety of student development programs and college recruiting activities to attract and maintain students/potential students including special populations.
• Assist students in assessing academic skills and interpret placement testing. Contact students who have been determined to be academically at risk and design a program to improve academic success.
• Provide students with information regarding other institutions and transfer requirements.

• Provide comprehensive counseling services to students including but not limited to assistance with planning and problem solving in academic and educational matters, short-term crisis counseling, and provide referral information for further mental health counseling.
• Work with the Accessibility & Starfish Manager/Counselor to monitor and assess the needs of the campus' overall mental health and provide services as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

Schedule Details:

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in counseling, social work or a related field is required.
• Must obtain NM Counseling licensure or NM Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure within two (2) years from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in higher education environment related to student development or counseling is preferred.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.