"Academic Advisor"

The Academic Advisor delivers learning-centered, holistic academic advising and case management to support students in navigating a guided pathway aligned with their academic, career, and life goals. This role also contributes to the mission of the Office of Academic Advising by designing and implementing student engagement strategies that promote academic persistence, retention, and program completion. The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Success and is responsible for the following:

• Provide holistic, strengths-based academic advising that helps students create and follow personalized educational plans aligned with their academic and career goals.
• Guide students through their academic journey by helping them explore program options, understand degree and certificate pathways, and make informed decisions from entry to graduation.
• Monitor and support student progress by regularly reviewing academic performance and proactively intervening with students facing academic challenges (warning, probation, or suspension).
• Utilize early alert systems to identify at-risk students and conduct timely outreach, offering appropriate referrals to academic support and community resources.
• Develop and implement student success plans by facilitating workshops, seminars, or learning sessions on topics such as time management, study skills, or academic resilience.
• Serve as a Level 3 screener in the Campus Connections program to assess students’ financial and personal needs and connect them with appropriate support services.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments to stay informed on program updates, share student concerns, and enhance advising services.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of advising tools and processes, including e-advising platforms and materials that support student access and success.
• Promote student engagement and retention by organizing events, outreach initiatives, and communication strategies that increase connection to advising and campus resources.
• Commit to ongoing professional development by attending trainings, participating in professional organizations (e.g., NACADA), and integrating evidence-based advising practices into daily work.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Your attributes:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or related field
• 2 years of experience working with students in higher education or related experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student development, education or related field from an accredited institution
• 4 years of experience working with students or related experience
• Experience providing academic advising in a higher education environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About Davidson-Davie County Community College: Davidson County Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. DCCC serves Davidson/Davie and adjoining counties with the main campus located on the border of Lexington and Thomasville, and the Davie campus located in Mocksville. We also have three satellite education centers in the area for students who find it convenient to study in a smaller environment. Davidson County Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Davidson County Community College’s mission is to develop minds, inspire imaginations, and prepare students for enhanced career and educational opportunities within a changing global environment.