Advisor

LC State invites applications for the position of Advisor.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $49,754

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience providing career guidance, academic advising, or related student support services in an educational or professional setting;
• Familiarity with student success resources and support services, as evidenced by prior use, referral practices, or direct involvement in delivering such services in a college setting;
• Over one year of experience working in office settings; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and demonstrated computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Career Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Solid understanding of career and major exploration processes, including decision-making strategies;
• Experience providing academic or career advising in a college or university setting;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, demonstrated through examples of written materials, presentations, or evaluations of verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Proficient in using Ellucian Colleague or similar student information systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, initial academic advising for new Career & Technical Education (CTE) and academic program students;
• Coordinate referrals for placement assessments and developmental coursework as needed;
• Monitor and evaluate student progress in meeting developmental education and program-specific requirements;
• Conduct presentations and advising sessions for academic and CTE students, including hands-on support during registration periods;
• Manage an ongoing caseload of academic advisees;
• Proactive outreach and communication to advisees regarding student engagement, academic performance, opportunities, and concerns;
• Actively promote and participate in all Student Advising and Registration (STAR) events and related activities;
• Provide backup support for daily operations and services within The Advising Center;
• Support recruitment and retention initiatives through both direct student engagement and indirect programmatic efforts; and
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising.
• This is a full-time position in a professional office environment. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.