Academic Advisor & Counselor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for degree-seeking students ensuring they are fully enrolled and meet class and graduation requirements.
• Assist students with course selection and class scheduling.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of student development programs and college recruiting activities.
• Assist students in assessing academic skills and interpreting placement testing.
• Contact students who have been determined to be academically at risk and design a program to improve academic success.
• Provide students with information regarding other institutions and transfer requirements.
• Offer comprehensive counseling services to students including academic and educational matters, short-term crisis counseling, and provide referral information for further mental health counseling.
• Work with the Accessibility & Starfish Manager/Counselor to monitor and assess the needs of the campus' overall mental health and provide services as needed.

Essential Skills

• Deal effectively with a variety of individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent and continuous sitting/moving about.
• Continuous use of fine motor skills.
• Pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

Schedule Details

• Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in counseling, social work or a related field is required.
• Must obtain NM Counseling licensure or NM Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure within two (2) years from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in higher education environment related to student development or counseling is preferred.