Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Western Nebraska Community College is currently accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisor.
Responsibilities:
This 12-month, full-time Student Services position is responsible to contribute to the overall vision of the Student Success Center through the provision of academic advising and retention services. This includes working with incoming, continuing, and returning students directly, and connecting students with other important resources on campus. Division of time will be dependent upon need and overall workload of the department but will be approximately 75% advising and 25% career pathways or other student services activities. Some evening and weekend work and travel is required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a discipline directly related to education, human services, or other student affairs related concentration required. Three years of related experience in career/academic advising or student services related work preferred. An associate's degree with significant, relevant experience will be considered with continued progress toward a bachelor’s degree encouraged.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC’s vehicle insurance is required.
Salary: Commensurate with excellent benefits.
Start Date: Negotiable.
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Application Procedure: Email cover letter, current resume, academic transcripts, and the completed Employment Application (available at wncc.edu at the top of the Human Resources page) to hrdirector@wncc.edu; or mail to Human Resources Office, Western Nebraska Community College, 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1815; or fax to 308.635.6161.
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