Academic Advisor

Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2024 CLOSED ON 2/11/2024

Job Posting for Academic Advisor at Valencia College

About this Position

Posting Detail Information

Position Number
SE0209.00000

Position Title
Academic Advisor

Job Type
Staff

FT/PT
Full-Time

Employee Class Description
Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description
Provides developmental advising to students and program assistance in student services areas.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Grade
1621

Exemption Status
Non-Exempt

Posting Number
S2302P

HOME CAMPUS
Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

If multiple locations, what are the other locations:
Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Start Date
01/25/2024

Posting End Date
02/12/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Quicklink for Posting
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/34028

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range
$36,754 – $44,105 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function
1. Provides developmental advising to students in individual and group settings, including discussions of life and educational goals, educational planning, review of entry assessment information and course selection in accordance with the LifeMap system.

Description of Job Function
2. Provides students with in-depth college information and policy interpretation relevant to their academic progress (i.e. graduation requirements, transfer information, counselors, etc.).

Description of Job Function
3. Refers students to appropriate resources to support their academic success (i.e. financial aid, career center, tutoring center and student development programs, etc.).

Description of Job Function
4. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from a computer.

Description of Job Function
5. Reviews college transfer coursework to determine initial educational plan.

Description of Job Function
6. Implements specific components of the student services program as to provide efficient and quality student services.

Description of Job Function
7. Accepts referral from academic deans, faculty and student services staff to assist specific students in accomplishing educational goals.

Description of Job Function
8. Provides advising support for specific populations and programs.

Description of Job Function
9. Facilitates development of educational plan for suspended and probation students using developmental advising in order to adhere to college policy.

Description of Job Function
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or related field.

Preferred Type of Experience
Experience with developmental advising.
Experience working with students in an educational setting.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of college’s policies and procedures.

Knowledge of educational policies and graduation requirements of multiple colleges and universities.

Ability to research the educational policies and graduation requirements of any college or university.

Ability to collaborate with other departments in order to resolve student issues to full resolution.

Ability to continuously learn, interpret and explain new knowledge regarding changes and advancements in federal, state, college policies and regulations and technology.

Ability to maintain records and files.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and as a team member with flexibility and thoroughness in the performance of duties.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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