Academic Advisor I
Yavapai College

Description of Position

HIRING RANGE; $41,557 to$59,227FIRST APPLICANT REVIEW: 10/25/2021
This position will be working in the retention advising field
The Academic Advisor I position is a Yavapai College Career Track position. Employees advance upon successful demonstration of identified cross-training competencies and job duties along with meeting the qualifications for the next advancement level.Academic advisors work within one of five different advising functions - enrollment, retention, Promise Program, early college, or Student Support Services. Depending on position function and location, advisors may report to a manager, coordinator, director, or associate vice president. This position may be assigned to any location within the Yavapai College service area.Employees in this highly visible role make key contributions to the mission of Yavapai College by promoting and supporting college-wide student retention and completion through a range of counseling and support strategies. Advisors serve a crucial role in driving student engagement and empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals.Advisors utilize developmental advising strategies to facilitate academic and career goal-setting, evaluate student success skills, provide non-academic resources, and advise students on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities offered at Yavapai College. Advisors build formative relationships with students by interpreting information and clarifying procedures and academic requirements of specific programs and majors.
Duties and Responsibilities of All Advisors:-Evaluates credit completion and transfer credits for degree requirements·Supports students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals·Assists students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring majors and career options·Monitors student academic progress·Identifies current or potential needs or problem areas (i.e. study skills, tutoring)·Counsels students with academic difficulty on the development of action plans·Refers students to appropriate college or community resources·Maintains accurate and comprehensive student tracking within Salesforce·Provides college orientations, program workshops, and resources·Maintains knowledge of relevant policies and procedures·Other duties as assignedMinimum Expectations & Requirements

-Bachelors degree in a related field.· Two or more years of experience in a student services area working with students to identify goals· Experience working with a culturally diverse population· Experience helping students adjust to college life and/or referring students to campus or community resources as needed-Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job dutiesPreferred Skills & Abilities

-Master's degree
-Bilingual in Spanish
-Presentation skills, including conducting new student orientations, workshops, and training programs
-Experience working with community college student
-Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e., Microsoft Office Products and Banner
-Knowledge of Yavapai College degrees, certificates, and career pathways
-Knowledge of Arizona transfer articulation
-Experience delivering student services in an online format
-Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work flexible hours (i.e. evenings including occasional weekends)
Must be able to commute between campus locations and travel locally to participate in recruitment, testing, and intake activities in area High Schools.
Yavapai College staff setting is a shared office environment (open cubicles) where coaches are accessible to students at any given time.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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