Post Secondary Transition Advisor

About the role

Responsible for student advisement and organizing activities for post-secondary access and guidance to dual enrolled, early admission, prospective, and newly admitted students by facilitating enrollment and helping students achieve their educational goals. Provides academic pathways information, academic acceleration options, goal setting, career guidance, financial literacy, testing and referrals to help students.

Responsibilities

• Advises students as to course of study, course offerings, necessary testing, and prerequisites.
• Affords students in understanding educational, personal, and occupational strengths and limitations.
• Utilizes college and career exploration tools and individual coaching to build student confidence in their decision to attend college and pursue a specific field of interest.
• Captures and presents college transition workshops and assists with the planning and implementation of orientation for student outreach programs.
• Plans and implements program activities, and shared strategies for academic advising and enrollment services.
• Customizes the delivery of information to meet the needs of varying audiences and stakeholders, including high school students and staff, parents, local employers, and community organization partners.
• Educates prospective students on the benefits of college, builds awareness of college and career options and pathways, and fosters a college-going identity through individual and group interactions, as well as written communication.
• Tracks student progress by closely monitoring onboarding activity and registration data.
• Assists students with the course registration process, including required paperwork and online registration.
• Provides guidance to students and staff and answers questions regarding financial aid programs.
• Advises students in selecting a major or program.
• Maintains current knowledge of field and profession.
• Travels to designated high schools, meetings, and professional association events outside of the College as needed.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree One year of related experience
• Knowledge Of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment
• Skilled In: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner Utilizing various video conference platforms
• Ability To: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Work with individual students to develop multiple models of academic success Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness Travel to other campus and off campus locations Work in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Master’s degree Experience working with high school students or adults to provide academic and career advising Experience working with at-risk populations
• Knowledge Of: Issues influencing the academic potential of culturally and educationally diverse populations Student financial aid
• Ability To: Bilingual speaking Work with individual students to develop multiple models of academic success Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

Skills

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree One year of related experience
• Knowledge Of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment
• Skilled In: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner Utilizing various video conference platforms
• Ability To: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Work with individual students to develop multiple models of academic success Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness Travel to other campus and off campus locations Work in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Pay

Minimum annual base pay is $44,587.00, with the final salary offer contingent on the candidate’s education and experience, and the availability of grant funds.

Schedule

This is a grant-funded position with a fluctuating schedule, including evenings, weekends, and possibly during holidays. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.