What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Kirtland Community College?
Salary : $37,065.00 - $54,489.00 Annually
Location : 4800 W 4 Mile Road Grayling, MI
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 21-00159
Division : Student Services
Department : Advising
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Description
Academic advising at Kirtland Community College is a developmental process that considers students' academic needs, goals, interests and prior education. Academic advisors promote student success and increase student enrollment and retention by promoting and recruiting for programs, referring students at risk or in need of additional resources with the primary objective to assist with making informed decisions concerning their educational goals.
Duties
- Advises students about content and structure of postsecondary programs including graduation and / or transfer requirements for a particular program of study.
- Audits, monitors, and evaluates individual student academic progress.
- Assists students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and / or clarifying educational goals.
- Informs students about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses; change of program, major and / or transfer institution)
- Educates students about course planning and registration processes, refers to available on-and off-campus resources to meet individual needs including career and personal counseling.
- Makes appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk, acts as an advocate as appropriate.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge about the College's programs and requirements; consults with contacts at various transfer institutions regarding course and program transferability, admission and graduation requirements.
- Develops and interprets Academic Planning Guides; maintains administrative and program information files.
- Communicates electronically and in person with area high school staff and students to provide specific information about Kirtland Community College and its programs.
- Maintains administrative documents and confidential student records.
- Develops and promotes internal communication and resource sharing in order to benefit student success.
- Monitors course enrollment and make recommendations to appropriate staff regarding reserves, restrictions, availability, waitlisting, or closure based on program demand and course availability.
- Participates in individual and team professional development, remains current with technology used to provide advising services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SUPERVISION - Works under the general supervision of the Lead Advisor.
ATTENDANCE - Individuals in this position are expected to be available during the normal business hours of the college, and occasionally on evenings and weekends for special presentations and events.
WORKING CONDITIONS - Conditions are those of a typical office environment, requiring frequent oral communication with students and colleagues, the ability to enter data and written communications in electronic format in a timely manner, and sufficient mobility to be present and address students, their parents, and fellow professionals at appropriate college and regional functions.
Benefits for this position include :
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution (subject to qualification)
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Coverage
AD&D Insurance
Pension or Deferred Compensation State Retirement Plan
Tuition-Free Courses
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Personal Leave
Bereavement Leave
FMLA Leave
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field?
How many years of experience do you have in Academic Advising?
How many years of experience do you have in Higher Education?
Required Question
Salary : $37,065 - $54,489
