Part-time Advisor/Student Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for employment at Gila Community College.

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate office equipment, machines, and materials. Some whole-body movement such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, carrying objects and handling materials may be required.
• Ability to provide effective assistance in a professional manner to College stakeholders in a variety of business environments requiring critical thinking, organization, and the use of inter-personal and communication skills.
• Functions/duties as listed in Procedure 5012.02 Employee Classification General Responsibilities.
• Additional position specific essential functions are listed below.

Level of Supervision or Independent Judgement

• Performs duties under indirect supervision following procedures, instructions, directions, and training given.
• Some independent decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advisor/Student Support employees are expected to perform any or all duties listed below in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

• Provide academic advice to current and prospective students on course selection, degree planning, transfer options, and college policies.
• Assist students in developing personalized education plans and track their progress toward graduation.
• Support new student orientation and first-year experience programs.
• Monitor student performance and proactively reach out to students experiencing academic difficulties.
• As necessary, act as a contact or resource to students needing ADA accommodation services.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources to assist with their educational goal achievement.
• Provide assistance to students needing to utilize Library resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and College policies.
• Participate in student success initiatives, retention efforts, and advising-related workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to improve student services and academic pathways.
• Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable success in position responsibilities.
• 1–2 years of experience in student advising, counseling, or higher education support services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
• Experience working at a community college or open enrollment institution.
• Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices particularly when performing general physical activities within an office environment.

Work EnvironmentDuties are performed in a typical office environment within generally climate-controlled structures. Exposure to moderate noise levels is anticipated. Exposure to moderate to heavy office traffic levels with possible frequent interruptions is anticipated. Substantial computer and/or electronic equipment use is expected. Operation of standard office equipment involves repetitive fine motor-skills.