Academic Advisor ESL (Part Time)

Job Summary

The purpose of Academic Advising is to help students identify their educational and career goals, advise students about their pathway of study, and work with students to create academic plans that lead to successful completion. Academic Advisors are members of an integrated College team providing individual academic, career and related support to an assigned group of college students as they progress through their programs. Pathway advisors provide support and guidance to their caseload to ensure students have the best opportunity to achieve their educational goals.

This position will support and advise at the University Transfer Center and Academic Advising Student Center.

This is a part-time, in person position, 20 hours a week. Work hours for this position are expected to be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 6:30 pm with adjusted working hours as needed. The position will be located primarily at the South City campus with travel to other campus locations as needed.

This position receives a regular review of objectives.

Academic Advisors do the following:

• Assist students in identifying career and educational paths related to their pathway or program of study.
• Deliver one-on-one comprehensive and group advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion and a range of academic counseling and support strategies.
• Teach students about college degree requirements and how to understand and follow graduation maps, interpret a degree evaluation/audit, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
• Refer students co-curricular options to enhance their college experience such as Student Life and Leadership organizations, study abroad, service learning, research, and internships that align with academic and career goals.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Understand the eligibility process for athletes, international students, and other specialized student populations.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Frequent travel may be necessary.