What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Pierce Mortuary Colleges Inc?
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
WORK LOCATION: Onsite
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The Academic Advisor (AA) partners with our students to aid in their success throughout the tenure of their program. The AA begins the relationship with matriculation into the program, oversees new student orientation for the students and continues the relationship through graduation, as well as the completion of board exams. The AA will conduct needs assessment with their students, develop success plans and support the needs of the students. Advisors will focus a majority of the time with the students enrolled in the distance learning programs. This position is a hybrid position with time being spend on campus and remotely to meet the needs of the student population.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates the new student orientation course and chairs the orientation committee to assess outcomes, student preparedness, and incorporates feedback into future programs
- Develops first semester success plans for students enrolled with a probationary status
- Conducts skills assessments and creates individual development plans specifically for students on warning or probation
- Oversees tutoring programs with the Director of Education and Deans and encourages student use of services
- Evaluates students’ progression and provides guidance towards degree completion
- Encourages and supports advisees for academic success through consistent communication
- Routinely monitors progress throughout the tenure of the program
- Advises students individually and in groups to disseminate knowledge regarding program requirements
- Delivers guidance and direction to students regarding academic and professional planning
- Provides guidance regarding policies, procedures, processes, and resources
- Helps trouble-shoot issues and problems as they arise
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
SKILLS:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Competent using Office 365 and other computer programs.
- Ability to work on cross-functional teams.
- Ability to remain flexible under shifting priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to varying levels of individuals throughout the organization.
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of student information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, other types of project management software and keyboard.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in education, student affairs, or related field.
- Prior and proven experiences in undergraduate academic advising in a degree-granting institution.
- Requirements are commensurate with education and experience.
- Previous experience in orientation programming or teaching
- Knowledge of Learning Management and Student Information Systems
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
- Limited exposure to physical risk.
Pierce Mortuary Colleges (PMC) is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, adhering to Equal Opportunity Employment principles and prohibiting all forms of discrimination and harassment. Emphasizing merit, competence, and performance, PMC ensures fair employment practices at all levels, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. The organization recognizes the value of a diverse workforce in enhancing the quality of its services and endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties effectively.
