What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Kellogg Community College?
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time position will work variable hours either 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. or 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and Fridays from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours as needed by the department. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following See job duties below. Position Summary Academic Advising is a department within the Student Affairs Division of Kellogg Community College (KCC). The department consists of a dynamic team of academic advisors, supported by dedicated staff and a director. At KCC, Academic Advising is a critical part of the enrollment process and essential in student retention.
Academic Advisors assist students with course selection, career development, academic planning, and interpretation of academic policies and procedures. They facilitate advising services across all sites, provide educational planning, and offer transfer support. The department also collaborates on off-campus recruiting events and initiatives aimed at improving retention and degree completion for both occupational and transfer programs. Additionally, advisors engage in professional development and training activities.
Academic Advisors serve students at the North Avenue campus and regional centers in Albion, Coldwater, Hastings, and the Fort Custer Industrial Complex in Battle Creek. Advising is provided in-person, by phone, and remotely, requiring advisors to travel to regional centers based on their assigned caseloads.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by :
- Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
- Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
- Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
- Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred but not Required
Proposed Salary According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 starting salary range for Manager 2 positions is $53,456 to $66,818.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are our most valuable resource and therefore our benefit package and salary scales are competitive. To attract and retain the highest quality employees, our insurance, which includes medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, starts on your first day of employment with Kellogg Community College.In addition to competitive pay, Kellogg Community College offers full medical, vision and dental benefits to all administrative, support, faculty and maintenance staff. In addition, these employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a generous leave package, as well as free KCC tuition for themselves and dependents, tuition reimbursement for educational advancement and a host of other optional incentives and discounts., TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE
Salary : $53,456 - $66,818
