Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Rate of pay of $27.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
• Triton College is an AA/EOE.

Posting Details

Posting Number - S00621P

Position Title - Academic Advisor

Position Type - Hourly

Department - Retention and Student Engagement

Essential Function - Advance the institutional mission by providing academic advising to new, continuing, and returning students. Support and guide students in addressing the following student achievement goals: graduation, transfer/transition, career exploration, course selection, program navigation, academic support, and academic planning. Create a culture of welcome and care for students.

Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related liberal arts or social sciences discipline is required. Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provides academic advising focused on helping new, continuing, and returning students explore their career options, create educational/degree plans, course selection; tracks student progress and reports on activities as needed.
• Works closely with and supports the success of students through outreach, appointments, workshops, and other activities.
• Assists new students with the onboarding process including New Student Orientation (NSO), introduction to the student portal, and registration.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff in college departments to meet objectives and activities that foster student success.
• Enforces registration policies and student course placements as they relate to prerequisites and placement and keeps accurate records and documentation.
• Offers counsel to faculty and staff on matters of course selection sequences, registration processes, and the implementation of student placement measures.
• Assists in training new academic advisors with department and college policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to utilize technology in advising students
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to ADA compliance
• Ability to develop, facilitate, and assess presentations and events
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong student service orientation required. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Experience:

• Experience in an educational environment
• Experience in creating and conducting workshops regarding college requirements and services
• Experience in creating academic plans preferred
• Community college experience preferred
• One to two years' experience in educational support programming, advisement, or counseling. Experience with low income, first generation and disabled students in a higher education setting preferred.

Required Documents

1. Resume

1. Cover Letter