Academic Advisor (Enrollment Management)

Rose State College seeks an Academic Advisor to support entering students in the Enrollment Management office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with entering students to assist with enrollment and progress toward completion of an Associate’s Degree.
• Collaborate with students and faculty to identify and address barriers related to student retention and graduation.
• Provide overall advisement for entering students, including academic major selection and graduation planning.
• Assist students with all aspects of the enrollment process, including schedule changes.
• Refer students to campus resources such as tutoring, labs, Career Services, Disability Services, student clubs, and Financial Aid.
• Provide case management services for identified cohorts of entering students.
• Assist students with information on majors, career choices, and transfer options.
• Support students during scholarship search, application, and award processes.
• Maintain external relationships to bring services and opportunities to the College (e.g., SAT/OGET test prep, guest speakers).
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, campus departments, area high schools, and community agencies to meet student educational planning needs.
• Assist in developing advisement approaches for diverse student populations, including minority, non-traditional, and at-risk students.
• Build and sustain a culture of retention and completion.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Perform light physical tasks: lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs., reaching above shoulder, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two (2) years of experience working in higher education with students.
• Proven effectiveness in working with a diverse employee and external customer-based population.
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to multi-task, adhere to strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Education, Student Services, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a community college setting.
• Demonstrated experience in academic advising or working with students.
• Record of involvement in leadership development.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. The selected candidate will serve a probationary period and may be subject to a background check and/or drug test.