Position Title: Academic Advisor - Temporary Pool
Department: Advising
Campus: College Wide
Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.
This posting is a pool and not for any specific position.
Job duties listed in this posting are general in nature and will vary depending on location. Specific job duties will be explained during interview.
This is a temporary part-time position with option for medical benefits at full employee cost..
Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.
Work hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.
Salary Grade: N/A
Job Category: Temporary Part-Time Pool
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time
General Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Registration and Advisement or
other designated supervisor, meet with and advise new, prospective and current
students concerning their college studies and academic and educational needs,
and provide appropriate support, guidance, information and direction to assist
students to achieve their academic goals. Advisors engage students
holistically, including career choices, curriculum options, majors, course
planning, College policies and procedures, personal assistance and referral to community
services, and academic support.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
required. Master's Degree and/or academic preparation in counseling, higher
education administration, student services, or other field allied with programs
offered at CCAC preferred. Prior work experience and/or demonstrated
familiarity with student issues and the ability to interact with students with
diverse needs.
Duties: 1. Participate in mandatory
training sessions, attend professional development workshops and activities as
required, and assist in development of training materials and programs for
faculty advisors.
2. Interview students concerning
their readiness for college studies, their choice of major, their need for
developmental coursework, their possible transfer to a four-year school, and
the basic differences between the high school and college experience.
3. Maintain knowledge of and
disseminate information to students regarding support services available on
campus and across College, and direct students to such services, as needed or
appropriate.
4. Provide advising services in the
College advising centers and assist the directors of registration and
advisement and/or other supervisory personnel in providing prompt assistance to
students regarding program requirements and the registration process.
5. Develop academic schedules for
new and continuing students utilizing the Degree Audit and other materials
developed by the campus; provide students with information on all academic
policy questions.
6. Advise students on general
transfer information and refer students to appropriate transfer personnel.
7. Advise students changing their
major by checking courses that apply to the new major (degree audit) and
completing the appropriate paperwork.
8. Meet with students applying for
graduation (utilizing Degree Audit) to assess graduation status.
9. Meet with probation students and
other at-risk students and direct students, as necessary, to a counselor,
success coach, or other student development professional.
10. Use on-line student system to
research student's transcript, availability of classes, and calendar
information.
11. Evening and/or Saturday
advising may be required.
12. Perform other related duties as
required or assigned.
Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.
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