Academic Advisor (F/T)

What You Will Do

Provides comprehensive, student-centered academic advising through both in-person and virtual sessions.

Supports students in exploring majors, identifying academic and career goals, and developing personalized academic plans that address both short- and long-term objectives.

Offers guidance on degree selection, course scheduling, registration, and meeting program requirements.

Maintains accurate and detailed records of all student interactions using designated College systems.

Collaborates with campus departments to stay informed of available student services and resources, and refers students appropriately to support their academic and personal success.

Assists in the coordination and execution of campus-wide events such as open houses, information sessions, enrollment sessions, and transfer events.

Facilitates individual and group advising sessions for incoming students, including first-year and transfer populations enrolling at OCC.

Prepares for new student events by developing and updating academic plans, ensuring accuracy through schedule reviews and targeted outreach.

Delivers engaging presentations to current students to promote effective course planning and encourage timely registration.

Engages in ongoing professional development by participating in NACADA events and other training opportunities to enhance advising skills and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices.

Serves on college committees and contributes to initiatives that support student success and institutional goals.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two years of directly related experience in a student services, teaching, or counseling area of an educational environment that required excellent interpersonal and student service skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; ability to create standard documents and reports and well as prior database experience.
• Ability to meet flexible work schedule requirements that include evenings and weekend hours in accordance with departmental needs.

Even Better If You Have

• Master's Degree
• Two or more years of experience advising students at the college level.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off: OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
• Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
• Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
• Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
• Pension Benefits: Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP).
• Health Benefits: Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/hb-active-sehbp.shtml
• Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver: OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program: OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.