Academic Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide admissions, academic, career, and personal counseling to prospective and currently enrolled students.
• Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries regarding admissions applications, enrollment procedures, academic programs, college services, and other student support resources.
• Provide academic advising and develop individualized academic plans for newly admitted and enrolled students based on placement scores, academic goals, and program requirements.
• Review and process incoming student documentation and coordinate with appropriate college departments to facilitate academic advising, planning, and enrollment.
• Monitor student academic progress and assist students in maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements through regular review of academic performance, including grade point averages.
• Collaborate with the Financial Aid Department and other relevant personnel to identify students who may need additional support, develop appropriate academic improvement plans, and promote student retention and success.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of orientation programs for incoming students.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and informational sessions for prospective, newly admitted, and currently enrolled students on topics related to academic success, campus resources, and student life.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of Student Affairs programs, activities, and special events.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of student placement testing, including on-campus and off-campus testing activities, as needed.
• Provide general administrative and customer service support to the Student Affairs Division, including greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and directing students and guests to appropriate resources and personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Student Affairs colleagues, faculty, staff, and other college stakeholders to support student success and institutional goals.
• Participate in college committees, meetings, training, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, operations, and objectives of the Student Affairs Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Must be proficient in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
• One or more years of experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of advising and transcript analysis.