CCR Advisor (Part-time Temporary)

About the role

This position provides advising and other support services to College and Career Readiness students.

Responsibilities

• Provides advising by assisting students in setting, working towards, and achieving academic and career goals.
• Initiates student contact and maintains communication with individuals and small groups of students to support goals and retention in the program.
• Assesses student needs to develop a comprehensive advising/academic plan.
• Collaborates with instructors and Instructional Program Specialists to identify students who need advising services.
• Provides general information to students regarding English language acquisition, high school equivalency, and college programs, including available support, services, and community resources, as appropriate.
• Supports and tracks students as they move through College and Career Readiness (CCR), into Workforce Continuing Education, Curriculum, and other programs, to ensure a successful transition.
• Tracks and documents student goals and testing progress in a timely, detailed, and organized fashion.
• Supports Instructional Program Specialists, faculty, and staff during new student registrations.
• Participates in trainings and professional development in order to be familiar with current trends in advising.
• Submits periodic reports as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advising, teaching, and/or counseling experience with culturally diverse, adult populations.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of issues and practices in the advising field.
• Sensitivity to and respect for cultural differences.
• Familiar with best practices of English language acquisition.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential.
• Proficient with MS Office products including MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork and meet deadlines.

Preferences

• Experience advising in a community college setting.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.