College Advisor
- Employer
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 19, 2022
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College Advisor
Harold Washington College
This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and among the largest in the nation. CCC is reinventing its approach to student success with a nationally recognized initiative to ensure even greater student success and outcomes across the district. Consider being a part of CCC’s transformation and join the 5,800 faculty and staff who serve 70,000 students at seven campuses and six satellite sites city-wide.
Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals.
Primary Objective: Under the supervision of the appropriate Dean, the College Advisor is responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, and implementation of Student Support Services and activities to increase recruitment and retention rates, course completion rates, graduation and/or transfer to either a college/university, or enter the workforce.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advises students on establishing academic and career goals;
identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each
student; and assists with the analysis of each option, including
possible outcomes and their implications. Establishes an action
plan for students to explore alternative careers and related
majors.
- Identifies options for students to satisfy degree requirements;
evaluates and make recommendations on petitions and amendments to
student's program of study; assists students in successful
completion of degree/program requirements.
- Provides academic, personal, and career advising for
students.
- Utilizing available technology, monitors academic progress of
students toward degree and/or certificate completion; identifies
current and potential academic needs; and refers students to
appropriate campus resources for additional assistance.
- Maintains student files and records; documents all pertinent
student information and updates in PeopleSoft regarding changes to
student status.
- Interprets and explains college and District policies and
procedures; participates in preparation of orientations; presents
academic information to new students and parents/family during
orientation.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations on students’ petitions for
re-admission in addition to explaining placement test score and
evaluating transcripts.
- Assists in recruitment of potential students by advising them
of general academic requirements for specific degree/certificate
program; describes courses; and disseminates information regarding
enrollment procedures.
- Utilizing available technology, maintains thorough daily,
weekly, and semester records/logs concerning students to compile
appropriate narrative statistical enrollment, retention, and
matriculation reports.
- Makes referrals to partnering social service agencies when
appropriate. Refers students to appropriate human services and
assists with locating other referral sources as needed.
- Participates in professional activities including NACADA
(National Academic Advising Association), ILACADA (Illinois
Academic Advising Association), IACAC (Illinois Association for
College Admission Counseling), and other professional organizations
which encourages continuous professional growth and development as
an Advisor.
- Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the
course of business regarding students and others who may obtain
advising services.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
- Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required with coursework in Education, Human
Relations, Psychology, Human Services or College Student Personnel.
Master’s degree preferred. Three years of experience in a higher
education student services environment; or supplemented by six
years of related experience in a higher education
environment.
- Knowledge of academic and occupational programs, articulation
agreements, transfer guides, assessment and academic career
advisement.
- Experience overcoming barriers similar to those faced by the
target population.
- Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently
within changing deadlines.
- Financial aid knowledge a plus.
- Ability to analyze and address the educational and personal
needs of students.
- Knowledge of the career development process and of available
career development resources.
- Demonstrated experience with computers and database related
software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
required.
- Experience in advising both traditional-aged students and
adults in a higher education setting desirable.
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- Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
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