Academic Advisor

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2024

As a member of the Academic Advising Center & New Student Orientation, the Academic Advisor:
  • Provides educational information about college academic programs and services for prospective and currently enrolled students;
  • Orients new students toward an informed and successful start to their college experience;
  • Assists students in assessing their interest and abilities by examining their educational goals, making decisions and developing short and long-term educational plans to meet their planned objectives;
  • Interprets and reviews college placement examinations, Advanced Placement (AP), ACT/SAT scores, IB and CLEP (College Level Examination Placement) to ensure proper course selection;
  • Provides accurate and timely information related to Career Programs and Transfer courses; Demonstrates knowledge about educational, institutional, corporate and community resources, as well as other college-wide programs and services.
  • Presents on Academic Advising services to groups of students, parents, and/or college staff.
  • Provides programming and interventions in which Academic Advisors directly support students.

Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree and related experience, training, and knowledge in individual and group advising process related to college students academic and personal development. Preference for candidates with demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of community college students.

Qualifications
This position requires a strong commitment to student centered learning that focuses on the development and success of the learner; candidates should possess knowledge of academic advising theories and practices that support teaching, learning, and human development; prior experience working with a variety of students that includes various levels of academic preparedness, multicultural and linguistic diversity, and economic status; individuals with fluency in more than one language are encouraged to apply.

Position Status
Part Time

Hours
Hours will vary – 27 hours per week
Evening and occasional weekend hours will be needed.

General hours: Center is open from 8:30am-6:00pm Monday and Tuesday, and 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday through Friday. Hours vary during the summer, peak times, and break periods.

Minimum Starting Rate
$25.00

Hourly/Salary
Hourly

Review of Applications Begins
05/15/2024

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00607P

Open Date
05/01/2024
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online with complete information.

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