Assistant Director of Academic Advising (Reg FT)

Position Title: Assistant Director of Academic Advising (Reg FT)


Employment Type: Regular Full-Time


Department: Enrollment Services


Campus : South Campus


Salary Grade: Admin 14 - $55,756


Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)


Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than 6/2/26. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.


Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.


General Summary: This position is responsible for AcademicAdvising operations in accordance with the CBA and includes but is not limitedto hiring, training, providing on-going professional development, schedulingand providing quality assurance of the Academic Advising experience forstudents. This position will interface with the Office of the Registrar, theDirectors of Registration, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and EnrollmentServices personnel regularly.


Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in Education, Management, Business or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience.


Knowledge of:

• Academic advising theories and best practices
• Labor unions

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external constituents.
• Convey and implement expectations of good customer service to staff.

Duties:

1. Assists with the supervision of academic advisement operations and staff including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating and providing professional development.
2. Collaborates with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Registration, and Enrollment Services to assist with creation, maintenance, and assessment of a wide range of student intervention strategies that will positively impact the student success, retention and completion of CCAC's diverse student body.
3. Develops advising schedule to meet the needs of the students both on site and in a virtual/remote environment.
4. Responsible for data collection and analysis related to retention and completion for both internal and external use and distribution.
5. Ensures Advising documentation is consistent, accurate and accessible to students and Advisors including information presented on the website, portal and mobile application.
6. Provides consultation for students seeking Prior Learning Assessment in conjunction with the Academic Department Heads and Academic Discipline Deans. Provides orientation for Faculty Assessors for Prior Learning Assessment.
7. Responsible for ensuring appropriate use of best practices of current software platforms in support of student retention and completion.
8. Collaborates with departments across the college; serves on committees as required.
9. Performs other duties as required or as assigned.

Job Open Date: 5/15/2026


Benefits:


At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees' personal and professional well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning : Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension .
• Financial Peace of Mind : Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance , short/long-term disability , and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs) .
• Wellness Support : Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support : Take advantage of tuition waivers , tuition reimbursement , Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards : Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages : Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

Job Category: Administrators


Job Slot: 6006


Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.