Posted: 08-Jan-25
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Additional Information:
Internal Number: 2025004
Academic Advisor (2 Vacancies)
Posting Details
| POSTING INFORMATION | |
| Internal Title | Academic Advisor (2 Vacancies) |
| Position Type | Classified |
| Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty |
| Pay Band | 5 |
| Level | 2 |
| Department | Academic Advising and Planning Ctr |
| Job Purpose | The Academic Advisor supports undergraduate students with all aspects of academic planning by promoting and encouraging self- authorship and resource utilization in support of academic success, as well as timely and informed pursuit of an academic major. This is accomplished through a one on one student-centered, individualized, technology-enhanced advising appointments and the establishment of a relationship based on mutual trust with a diverse student population. Students meet with their academic advisor to explore their interests, discuss course options, consider majors, plan for the future, and address any academic concerns. |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree required in liberal arts discipline, counseling or related field. Two years of professional workplace experience in higher education or related field in which applicant can convey relevant transferable skills. Knowledge and understanding of FERPA regulations and its application. Working knowledge and effective utilization of Microsoft Suite products and Zoom software. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Required skills required for success in the position: |
| Additional Comments Regarding Position | May be required to work outside the College’s normal operating hours (8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday), during New Student Orientation and other special events. May be required to offer individual or group appointments virtually. Opportunity for telecommuting one day a week after the first 12 months of employment. Physical demands include sitting, walking within the office and around campus; navigating to, from and between buildings, classroom environments and stairways, particularly during New Student Orientation. Applicants with mobility issues are welcome to apply. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must submit a targeted cover letter, resume, a thoughtful Advising Philosophy and three professional references, one of which must be a current or recent former supervisor. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Salary | *$40,934 - $46,000 |
| Posting Date | 01/08/2025 |
| Closing Date | 01/31/2025 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2025004 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
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Job Duties
| Job Duties | |
| Activity | Provide quality, accurate academic advising and interpersonal guidance, either in-person or virtually, to 300-350 first-year, transfer, and undecided students, including special populations (academically at-risk, provisional, academic warning or probation or conditionally readmitted, Summer First students and students with physical or learning disabilities), following a developmental philosophy of advising as defined by NACADA and CAS standards, providing information and assistance in identifying, developing and implementing strategies supportive of individual students’ academic and career goals. Maintain appropriate records. Work with students to develop an academic plan by exploring interests, discussing majors and course options, setting realistic goals and addressing academic concerns. Refer advisees to other campus resources as appropriate. Work with departmental and campus leadership to champion effective academic advising pedagogy, implement changes based on best practices in support of a comprehensive advising curriculum. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 55 |
| Activity | Instruct students through in-person or virtual individual, small group and workshop settings on technology-driven planning tools and resources, general education requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and the connection between majors, careers and transferrable skills. This may include travel across campus for preparation meetings and content delivery in various campus buildings and settings. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | Teach one or more sections of the EXPL 101 Pathways to College and Career Success courses each fall and spring using established student learning outcomes. This course focuses on exploring strengths, values, skills and personality and analyzes components of the academic major and career decision making processes through personal experiences, research, and self-assessments. Follow established curriculum and teaching guidelines. Maintain course materials and up-to-date gradebook in College of Charleston’s Learning Management system and meet all mid-term and final grade submissions. Students enrolled in the course will be an assigned advisee. Employees with a conferred Masters degree can teach this course. Employees with a Bachelors degree must be certified through alternative qualifications before they are eligible to teach the course. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 15 |
| Activity | Engage in the College community by developing and cultivating relationships with campus partners particularly in ways strategic to the Academic Advising and Planning Center’s focus on student success. Plan and implement co-curricular and collaborative programs as necessary to meet the mission of College of Charleston, including but not limited to New Student Orientation, the Majors and Minors Fair or Admissions events. This includes regular travel across campus for preparation meetings and content delivery in various campus buildings and settings. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | Actively seek and provide professional development opportunities by identifying and participating in occasions to maintain and improve expertise in advising, teaching and specialty areas. Apply knowledge to personal practice, as well as share with colleagues in the department. Share content across campus to improve the quality of advising practices campus wide. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
| Activity | Actively participate and help execute advising assessment related initiatives. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |