Academic Advisor jobs in Daytona Beach, FL

Academic Advisor

Academic Advising

How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative and growing State College? Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you to be part of our team!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's “Best Employers in Volusia County” rankings.

You belong here!

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, education, student personnel, or closely related field. One (1) year of related experience in an advising or customer service setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in higher education administration, student affairs, or closely related field. Proficiency in operating a personal computer, using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, and Outlook), PeopleSoft and Salesforce.

Key Responsibilities: This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

• Effectively communicates enrollment information, program requirements and policies to new and prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, college faculty and staff; informs the same groups about College majors and courses offered on various campuses, and assists students with enrollment process and determination of their educational goals (i.e. Adult Education, Dual Enrollment, degree/ certificate programs).
• Conducts an unofficial evaluation of credit to enable transfer students to register for courses. Provides intake advisement for dual enrollment and adult education students.  Reviews student educational records/ transcripts, discusses and makes recommendations on program of study, and communicates College policies and procedures and admissions requirements.  Completes unofficial graduation check down (audits) for student progress checks.
• Works with students one-on-one or in groups to review standards of academic progress (including probation and suspension) and assists with strategies to improve academic standing.  Assists with screening of applicants for special admissions programs.  Advises students with problems; suggest internal/external referrals/resources for difficult/extensive problems outside of training and/or expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn student information systems such as PeopleSoft and Salesforce.
• Knowledge of FERPA Regulations for handling student records.
• Knowledge and ability to advise or counsel a diverse student population.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize data and information to make decisions and projections.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to develop and deliver training presentations and programs.
• Ability to assess program needs and conceptualize new programs.

Interested candidates should submit a completed online Daytona State employment application via https://mydaytonastate.silkroad.com.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.                                                           

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.                                                                                       

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach. 

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