What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Indian River State College?
Job Description
Join the IRSC Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!
At Indian River State College (IRSC), you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources. We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)
Retirement Plans for a Secure Future
Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.
Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.
Professional Growth Opportunities
Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. IRSC provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.
Are you a trailblazer in the world of advice? Ready to turn your passion for guiding others into a career-defining opportunity? We're on the lookout for an Academic Advisor to revolutionize the way we empower our students.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary duties of the Academic Advisor is the continuous advisement, tracking and support of a significant assigned caseload of students from enrollment through degree/certification completion, ensuring that each assigned student has an up-date Student Success Plan, and intervening on a timely basis to maintain student enrollment and progression toward their degree/certificate goals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing a significant caseload of students with academic and personal guidance to promote progression, course success, retention, completion, post-graduate success, and student satisfaction.
- Actively managing an assigned caseload of students through the processes of enrollment, student success planning, retention, and program completion.
- Taking responsibility for ensuring that assigned students remain on-track toward graduation through intrusive advising.
- Utilizing the College’s River Support retention resources and other indicators of progress to assist students and faculty toward course and degree/certificate completion goals.
- Accurately responding to all inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assisting with processing of student admission, registrations, and payments as needed.
- Assembling, compiling and submitting requested reports to the provost and program director.
- Maintaining deep knowledge of all IRSC programs and services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Guiding assigned caseload of students and walk-in students with program selection, program planning, and enrollment information and assistance.
- Providing extensive support to students in the planning and achievement of educational and career goals.
- Working to solve issues related to student success, including referrals to resources within and outside of the college and tracking to ensure positive outcomes.
- Assisting with recruitment activities, including evenings and weekends, to meet College enrollment goals.
- Completing an individualized Guided Pathway for each and every student in the assigned caseload, closely monitoring and actively supporting each student’s progression toward degree/certificate completion.
- Following up regularly with every student in the assigned caseload to identify and resolve any barriers to success.
- Enhancing student awareness of educational resources.
- Assisting with off-site registrations and Dual Enrollment.
- Working a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the students and the College (peak registration and weekends), including one evening per week and extended hours during peak registration.
- Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Campus President.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a discipline relating to education and/or student services.
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful full-time experience directly related to the position responsibilities.
- Proven in-depth knowledge, skill and experience in multiple aspects of student services, including managing, tracking and supporting a significant student caseload from enrollment through degree/certification completion; intrusive advising; and one-stop enrollment incorporating registration, financial aid, admissions and similar support.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and provide accurate, sound academic advice to promote student retention and success.
- Strong understanding of the role of student services in supporting the mission, goals, and key performance indicators of Indian River State College.
- Experience in reporting results for advising caseload in terms of student retention and degree completion.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong self-directedness and initiative to promote student success with minimal supervision.
- Ability to function effectively with multiple priorities.
- Ability to be well-organized and demonstrate effective time management.
- Creativity and flexibility to handle a diversity of responsibilities and assignments to assist in the successful daily operation of the Pruitt Campus.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Sound judgment and discretion in working with confidential information and student records.
- Proficient use of technology applications and student information systems.
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications.
- Competent, efficient and cooperative in handling routine tasks, as well as special projects/assignments.
The following is preferred:
- Master’s degree in a discipline relating to education and/or student services preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
Classification
Staff
Supervisory
No
FLSA Exempt
Yes
Employment Type
Regular
Compensation and Application Deadline
Pay range starts at: $39,389.28 | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.Salary : $39,389
