Academic Advisor Early College/Dual Credit (Academic Advisor II)

Title: Academic Advisor Early College/Dual Credit (Academic Advisor II) Salary: $41,730.00 Contract Term Length: 12 Months Standard Hours: 37.5 Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid FLSA Status: Non-Exempt College: Gateway Community & Technical College Campus Location: Gateway Covington Department: Early College Opportunities Total Rewards Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary Provides program facilitation and student support services to students in the Gateway Early College Opportunities (ECO) program. This position will also recruit, orient, enroll, and advise students on course selection in the ECO and will assist with enrolling these students into degree‑seeking programs at Gateway. Job Duties Communicate with district and high school faculty and staff, parents, students and community about the ECO, recruiting students, and conducting new student/parent information/orientation sessions. Work closely with Admissions staff, ensuring admissions procedures are followed. Provide general admission, advising, and registration services to students and prospective students enrolled in classes at the ECO, including maintaining accurate student records by assisting students in completing all necessary paperwork for enrolling into the ECO. Assist students/schools with understanding where to access the additional admission services (EdReady, etc.) when needed. Assist seniors who are ECO students and community members with understanding the GCTC college admission process and provide information on other student support services that may be needed such as financial aid FAFSA workshops, Admissions HS and GCTC transcript requests. Serve as the advisor to the ECO students; receive, process and respond to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures set up by the ECO program. Provide and conduct an array of student support services that advisors generally cover, including early alert, semester advising and student problem‑solving/planning. Serve as a main point of contact for students who pose retention risks, providing complex organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing their needs. Counsel students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match the programs of study GCTC offers. Participate in professional development activities, especially those that will enhance the skills utilized in this position, as well as GCTC college‑wide meetings. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent 2-4 years relevant experience Driver's license required Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast‑paced, dynamic environments. Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word) Preferred Qualifications Experience in P‑16 education would be helpful due to working with the high school student population. Previous experience in a community college setting Additional Information: Time will be split between high school and college locations Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Community & Technical College