Deliver comprehensive academic advising to new, current, and returning students including providing guidance and assistance with course registration, academic planning, and academic questions/concerns as well as resources and referrals to promote academic success.
Serve as the primary advisor for assigned students within Century Academic Pathways.
Provide proactive advising and case management to support retention of students identified as needing support through early alert process and/or predictive analytics.
Connect and refer students to college-wide academic and support services.
Participate in college-wide enrollment, retention, and student success initiatives such as new student orientation, readmission, and suspension appeals.
Work effectively with Student Affairs offices and academic departments to meet the goals and objectives of the office, division, and institution.
Communicate with Century College faculty and staff, participate in program and event development and serve on college-wide committees.
Assist with program evaluation and complete other assignments as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of college student development and various learning styles.
Ability to work with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty.
Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
Possess presentation skills to effectively promote and represent the college.
Personal computing/technology skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; experience with and comfort utilizing multiple types of technology to provide advising services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related field.
Previous experience in academic or financial aid advising.
Previous experience in a community college setting.
Strong commitment to student success and retention.
Application Procedure:
This position it open to all qualified applicants to apply. Century College is committed to supporting diversity in all forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application process is through People Admin/direct link to the posting:
Please upload the following information with your application:
Cover letter/letter of interest
Current resume
Unofficial Transcripts - (please redact all the private information on the transcript before uploading, such as social security number, birth date, age, gender, and date of high school graduation. Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits)
*All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on 8/9/2020*
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Internal Number: 19718
About CENTURY COLLEGE
At Century College, we are passionate about our mission and the role we play in transforming our students' lives, our communities, and the broader world. As a college of the community, we serve a variety of important roles, including transfer preparation, occupational preparation, business and industry training, continuing education, and personal enrichment?each of which we believe is critical in supporting our community and developing a strong and resilient workforce and populace.In doing this work, we are committed to partnering with the individuals, organizations, and K-12 institutions in our community, to ensure that we remain accessible and provide a clear pathway to higher education for our increasingly diverse and underserved populations.At the center of our mission is the success of our students. We believe that this success is about more than just "the numbers," public accountability, and meeting or exceeding benchmarks.It?s about people?transforming their lives, and helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities that can, in turn, transform their families and their broader communities.In fulfilling this mission, we are committed to sustaining rigor in our wo...rk?holding high standards and expectations for both our students and for ourselves, and approaching our work with compassion?working with integrity and caring, accepting people where they are and moving them forward without sacrificing standards or expectations.
