Position Title
Advisor & CCP Liaison
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hours per Week
40 hours per week. Occasional overtime, evening and weekends as needed.
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
The Advisor and CCP Liaison position provides and documents enrollment guidance and academic advising for potential and enrolled students through their first semester with the College, for most Applied Sciences or College Transfer programs, and until the point of program acceptance for pre-Allied Health and unclassified students. Understanding and interpreting placement, college policies, procedures, and degree requirements, and referring students to campus services as necessary, are key components of this role. Advisors may advise international students and/or assume a leadership role in a specific career area. They will serve as a point of contact between the academic department and advising in any specific career area to which they are assigned as the expert. The Advisor and CCP Liaison role also serves Dual Enrolled Career & College Promise (CCP) students in an assigned school(s) by providing advising and registration for students, following up on early alerts, acting as a communication and operational liaison between the College and the high school and maintaining documentation compliant with all NCCCS CCP regulations. This position requires intensive knowledge and understanding of placement, College policies and procedures, College resources, degree, certificate, and diploma requirements, NCCCS CCP eligibility requirements, and CCP pathways.
Duties
1. Provides academic advising in multiple modalities from the point of student’s enrollment through assignment to faculty advisor including but not limited to the following: assistance with enrollment process as needed; program choice; course planning consistent with meeting student goals; registration assistance; referral to other campus resources as needed for support; and follow up on early alerts from faculty. Advising role includes 45% interpreting and communicating placement policy and options; explaining admission and program requirements needed for accurate course advisement; facilitation the application process for Selective and Limited programs; and the understanding and interpretation of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), and the eight semester plans provided by the participating NC four-year universities.
2. Advisors may assume a leadership role in an assigned career field and serve as a departmental resource and “expert” in advising for those programs as well as developing and maintains open communication with department chairs to ensure advising consistent with program requirements and periodic changes.
3. Provides CCP advising and registration services in compliance with NCCCS CCP regulations. Responsibilities include advising students including first-semester advising in most academic programs; interpreting and applying CCP admission and pathway eligibility requirements; ensuring all required documentation is submitted for admission and continued enrollment; and registering students for approved courses. The advisor will serve as a liaison between students, high school counselors, and A-B Tech to coordinate registrations, early alerts, and course changes (drops or withdrawals) with school approval. This positions also supports communication between the College and secondary partners regarding class requests, technology, and textbook issues, and assists with onboarding new students in the use of college systems and digital tools.
4. Serves as a CCP recruiter through participation in High School registration days, scholarship workshops, curriculum nights, and other school related recruiting activities. Participates in College open houses, resource fairs, campus tours and other enrollment recruiting activities as requested and available.
5. Completes assignments related to the support of the department, strengthening advising materials, and increasing the accessibility and visibility of the department, as well as other duties as assigned.
6. Contributes and adheres to the College Vision, Mission including RISE principles, Values, and Foundational Focus Areas.
7. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Bachelor’s degree and three years of full-time or equivalent experience providing services directly to students in a student services area in a higher education or high school setting or Master’s degree and one year of full-time or equivalent experience providing services directly to students in a student services area in a higher education or high school setting.
2. Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs and services.
3. Experience providing tracking and assessment to ensure quality of educational programs and services.
4. Experience maintaining documentation of services.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master’s degree
2. Two years of full-time or equivalent community college student services experience.
3. One year of full-time or equivalent community college advising experience.
4. Experience with and working knowledge of secondary education standards in North Carolina.
5. Experience with and familiarity with service area public schools.
6. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents:
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When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
- 10,000 curriculum students
- 14,000 continuing education students
- 1,100 faculty & staff
We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:
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71 degrees
- 30 diplomas
- 122 certificates
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
