Academic Advisor I/II (Columbia)

Description

The Academic Advisor provides fundamental academic advising to students in understanding degree requirements, course selection, and college policies. This position proactively orients students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and degree/certificate programs. The Academic Advisor collaborates with retention teams and actively monitors academic progress, conducts routine check-ins, and addresses academic concerns.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in higher education and academic advising is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and management skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• Computer literacy is required; experience with database applications is preferred.
• The position requires minimal work in the evenings and on weekends.
• The position may require travel, including overnight travel for professional development.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising services to help students understand degree requirements, course selection, and institutional policies while assisting with career exploration, transfer planning, and semester-by-semester academic plans.
• Conduct degree audits, assist with graduation applications, and maintain accurate records of advising sessions.
• Support students in understanding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, and available resources.
• Monitor academic progress by reviewing records and placement test results, identifying at-risk students, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Develop detailed academic plans to support student success while maintaining accurate documentation to inform retention strategies.
• Provide information on and refer students to academic and non-academic support services.
• Utilize advising tools to track student progress, collect data, and address trends impacting retention while performing other duties as assigned to support student success.

Level II Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new Academic Advisors.

Benefits

A list of all benefits offered for full-time employees can be viewed at this webpage: https://www.macc.edu/employment/macc-benefits