Academic Advisor

Job Summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to work on a second shift and/or split schedule position. The Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact from enrollment to completion, providing comprehensive support that includes academic, career, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong relationships with individual students and provides sustained, strategic, integrated, proactive, and personalized support.
• Communicates with students through announcements, weekly updates, and pop-up visits to enhance their holistic student experience.
• Coaches students on academic, career, and financial planning to promote their success.
• Evaluates transfer credit and transfer opportunities, offering support in person, by phone, via email, or virtually.
• Coordinates with Financial Aid Advisors, Student Services staff, and community partners to assist students facing academic difficulties.
• Facilitates curriculum and resource updates, assisting prospective students in exploring majors within the designated Pathway, and managing "deep dive" content.
• Provides high-level academic and career coaching to Pathways students, offering individual support, group advising, and coaching on topics like goal setting, time management, and study skills.
• Plans and participates in student-centered programming, contributing to the successful orientation of pathways students, and engaging in summer activities for returning students.
• Maintains confidentiality of student files and other sensitive information, reviews and interprets advising and related data, and prepares weekly advising reports.
• Fosters a culture of respect and inclusion, attending all required department meetings and training, and participating in other student success initiatives or projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, counseling, human services, or a related field.
• One (1) year of teaching, tutoring, and/or academic support experience in a college environment.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary of $51,101.40 and flexible scheduling options. The College fosters a culture of respect and inclusion, and employees are expected to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.