Non-Permanent Academic Advisor – Division OF Student Affairs Job Application

Overview

Position Title:Non-Permanent Academic Advisor

Company:City Of Bellevue College

Location:Bellevue WA, WA

Job Description:

The Academic Advising department at Bellevue College is seeking qualified candidates to fill one (1) non-permanent Academic Advisor positions. This is a non-permanent full-time position with expected end date on June 30, 2022. Continuation of this position beyond 06/30/2022 is based upon the funding. This position will work 40-hours a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor and track student progress utilizing specific softwares, including TargetX, Degree Audit, HP SMS, and other advising tools, as well as general office technology like Word and Excel.
• Create, review and update student educational plans and proactively communicate timely updates, alerts, and reminders as necessary.  Follow-up on Early Alerts for students within the caseload.
• Meet with students one-on-one in-person, via phone, or via video conferencing software, specifically Microsoft Teams
• Lead group advising sessions as needed and assigned utilizing a variety of presentation softwares, including Microsoft Teams
• Independently guide students through the process of identifying their pathway and attaining their educational and career goals.  Teach students to select and sequence coursework and effectively use the tools and resources necessary for successful program/major clarification, degree or certificate completion, and college or university transfer.
• Assess student needs and apply student success and advising techniques to serve students from diverse backgrounds and, more specifically, veterans, students with disabilities, Running Start, and International students.
• Perform unofficial credit evaluations for enrollment purposes, program graduation, prerequisite clearance, and course selection, keeping in mind Bellevue College credit evaluation guidelines and policies.
• Interpret English and Math placement results, advising students on the proper course selection/sequence.
• Maintain confidential student records and adhere to FERPA guidelines.
• Approve coursework for the purpose of third party funding such as financial aid, scholarship and Veteran’s funding and for the purpose of reinstatement of funds due to not meeting satisfactory academic policy or exceeding funding limitations.
• Consult with fellow staff and outside entities to identify problems, explore solutions and alternatives, and recommend resolutions specific to student circumstances and needs.  Provide collaborative and supportive intervention/outreach to students and appropriate referrals to faculty, other departments, college/university counselors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of academic advising, educational planning, or career advising in a higher education setting.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups.
• Effective interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and group planning.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers for data entry, web applications, searching the internet, and troubleshooting basic computer issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or within a team environment, which promotes collaboration and cooperation to achieve team goals and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and identify solutions to potentially challenging situations.
• Customer/student focused with the ability to build and maintain student satisfaction and relationships with services offered.
• Open to feedback/constructive criticism, development, and continual learning and display an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours based on department need if necessary.