Job Posting for Academic Advisor at Moraine Valley Community College
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.
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