Academic Advisor

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Academic Advisor


Classification Title
Administrator


Position Number

Grade Level
P1


Starting Wage/Salary
$57,011-$66,000 plus exceptional benefits


Close Date
08/09/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Open Until Filled Notes

Position Type/Employee Class
Administrative


Faculty Status
Not applicable


FTE
1.0


Contract Months
12.0


Overtime Eligible
Exempt


Location
Bend


Hybrid Remote Work Eligible?
No


Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary

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Primary Purpose


The Academic Advisor is responsible to provide academic advising and career exploration/planning for prospective, transfer, returning, and current students on the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras campuses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Advising and Career Exploration

• Provide developmental academic advising to a large caseload of diverse students in all program areas.
• Serve as lead advisor for one of the branch campuses.
• Review academic records and test scores on file for course recommendations.
• Monitor student progress and degree requirements. Guides students in the resolution of individual academic challenges.
• Facilitate and guide individual student's major/career exploration and planning.
• Participate in new student entry services including presenting workshops, advising and working collaboratively with faculty advisors in a group-advising format.
• Provide advising support to any student seeking assistance through the Advising and Career Services. This may include preparing students to meet with their assigned advisor, coaching a student on the academic warning petition process, navigating financial aid policies, using Advising and Career Services print and web resources.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external faculty and representatives from COCC and other higher education institutions to provide consistent, reliable, and accurate program information.

Student Success Initiatives

• Collaborate with other departments, faculty, and staff to promote student success.
• Support and implement student support programs related to primary responsibilities of the position.
• Participate in the Advising and Career Services team to support a shared vision of excellence in student services.

Advising and Career Services and General Duties

• Actively support systematic assessment including routine measurement and evaluation. Participate in continuous improvement by assessing, developing, and recommending changes and/or improvements to Advising and Career Services Director and Assistant Director.
• Engage in professional development activities to remain current in industry standards for academic advising, including but not limited to conference attendance, professional memberships, webinars, and professional publication review.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Assist with Advising and Career Services and college events as assigned.

Department Specific

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Excellent personal and public relations skills; must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to understand complex academic environments, develop knowledge of basic college degree concepts (degree intent, general education, major, transfer practices, etc.), and provide accurate and timely information to students and staff.
• Knowledge of developmental advising concepts and ability to develop a basic knowledge of all COCC program requirements.
• Knowledge of the career development process and self-assessment tools.
• Ability to use appropriate technology tools to accomplish the job functions and to collect data and communicate.
• Knowledge of Windows operating system, software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn basic functions in database reporting program ARGOS and COCC's Student Information System/Banner, work with and produce web-based content, manage the current scheduling system, and use standard office equipment.
• Ability to guide students to use basic student technology such as their student online account.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
• Responsive to all students, faculty, and community employers as customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records including student information and records.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Ergonomic Requirements


Working hours are generally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8-5. Additional hours or schedule changes may be required based on work requirements. Work is performed in an office setting, mostly sitting with frequent computer use. May include evening and weekend hours. Work will be performed primarily on the Bend, Redmond, and Prineville campuses but may also include service to college location in Madras, if needed. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Student Affairs, or related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of related professional work in K-20 education, higher education student affairs, social service, community outreach, or related area.

Equivalency Statement


The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, advising, or education.

Experience:

• Experience working in a community college.
• College advising experience.

EEO Statement


The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Vice President for Student Affairs at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC's EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.