"Academic Advisor"

Academic Advisor

Company: Fayetteville State University

Job Location: Fayetteville, 28301

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

Position Number: 006348

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: College Access Programs

Posting Number: 0401803

Primary Purpose of the Organization: Fayetteville State University's Office of College Access Programs is designed to provide low-income/potential first-generation college students with support services that will enhance their academic skills, thereby ensuring that these students will complete high school and enroll in and complete programs of postsecondary education. The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified high school seniors and adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program also provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants. An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills, and to assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of high school seniors and adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.

Primary Purpose of the Position: Primary purpose of position is to aid under-represented populations in postsecondary education with college entry and matriculation through assistance with financial aid and college admission applications. This position is funded by a state grant and has been designated Time - Limited. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of those non-state funds.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree required. Prefer a degree in social sciences, counseling or related fields. A minimum of two years of advising, recruitment, counseling, coaching or tutoring experience. Two years of proven experience working with adult learners preferred.
• Experience working with low-income/potential first generation students.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Communicate with the population being served by the program, as well as with college personnel and community agencies.
• Must be strongly committed to working with low-income individuals and should be familiar with the needs of the target population.
• Ability to follow directions to implement evidence-based program
• Excellent organizational skills to document services accurately and meet deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills,
• Interest in working with adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous