Position Title
Professional Academic Advisor
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 12% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), generous sick and vacation time, paid holidays, modified summer schedule, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time
Job Summary/Basic Function
Professional Advisor responsibilities include orienting students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and programs; reviewing academic records, placement tests, and other standardized test results with students in order to develop course selections consistent with their career choices and degree requirements; and developing a term-by-term schedule and an outline of a program of study.
The professional advisor works closely with students’ faculty advisors to develop an academic plan for graduation from Bay College, transfer to another institution, or secure employment after attending Bay. The Professional Advisor supports students by facilitating supplemental assistance from other departments across campus such as Financial Aid, Counseling Services, Accessibility, etc. and provides proactive outreach with students at risk of not returning to Bay each semester to ensure educational goals are met. This position also manages the students’ academic plans in the Advising Module of the student information system.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, leadership or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service, student services or a professional office setting
- Knowledge and ability to work with a wide range of students
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Proficient in technology usage including Microsoft Office applications, collaboration tools, and other related systems
- Ability to establish good working relationships with students, faculty, and the community at large
- Candidate must have reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in academic, holistic, or financial aid advising
- Strong commitment to student retention
- Ability or knowledge in working with student information systems, specifically in the area of degree audit and advising systems
- Three years experience in advising, preferably academic advising at a community college, or related work experience
- Experience with the transfer process and general education requirements
Work Schedule
Typical working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break. As this is a student-centered, front-facing role, the selected candidate is expected to be physically present at their assigned campus during working hours..
Supervision Exercised
N/A
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Transfer and Student Advising.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel requirement
Travel between Escanaba and Iron Mountain campus on a regular basis will be required.
