Top 25 Academic advising Jobs in Kansas City, Mo

Student Success Advisor
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
9d
Academic Advisor for the College of Business & Technology
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY —Kansas City, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- University
- Education
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Success Coach
William Jewell College —Liberty, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
Student Services Specialist
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Management
- University
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
9d
Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Advisor
Avila University —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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11d
Academic Advisor: Numbers, Engineering, Technology, & The Cosmos, UMKC Undergraduate Advising
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $42,000 - $47,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
4d
Health Sciences Career Coach, UMKC Career Services
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- Up to $59,217 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
4d
COM Career Advisor
Kansas City University —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Student Support Specialist I
Kansas City Kansas Community College —Kansas City, KS
- $40,136 - $55,185 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- University
New Student Orientation (NSO) Coordinator, UMKC New Student Orientation
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- Up to $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
7d
Manager for the Professional Career Escalators (PCE) Program, UMKC Career Services
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $53,976 - $59,244 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Coordinator, Early College Events
Johnson County Community College —Overland Park, KS
- $20.93 - $26.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- High school
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
Senior Student Support Specialist, UMKC Central
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $20.00 - $21.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Psychology
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
1d
Financial Aid Processing Coordinator for Outside Scholarships, UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $19.25 - $19.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Nursing Admissions Counselor
William Jewell College —Liberty, MO
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Traditional Undergraduate Hybrid Counselor
MID-AMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY —Olathe, KS
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
3d
Admissions Recruiter
Cleveland University-Kansas City —Overland Park, KS
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Financial Aid Counselor
William Jewell College —Liberty, MO
- Mid-level
- Finance
- University
International Student Services Officer
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
Associate Dean of Research - SON
The University of Kansas Medical Center —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- University
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays

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Student Success Advisor

Metropolitan Community College -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

Incumbents assist students with academic programs which include enrollment processes, course offerings, fees, course selection, test scores, financial aid eligibility and options, and other resources that will help students meet their educational and occupational needs.

Essential Functions

Proactively advise students by creating a personalized education plan alighted with their career goal and a plan to fund their education, utilizing various academic advising and funding strategies
Assist students in funding their education, by guiding them through the steps for financial aid and scholarships, explaining payment plan options, and helping identify alternative funding sources
Develop and maintain relationships by establishing rapport and trust, educating on MCC programs and services, guiding on overcoming obstacles and referring to appropriate services
Assist students with the process of transfer and promote transfer opportunities to MCC students
Responsible for monitoring student academic progress, student enrollment, and other data
Responsible for responding to early alerts with outreach to struggling students connecting them to academic and non-academic support resources
Collaborate with faculty, staff and community agencies to assist students in achieving personal, career and academic goals
Maintain thorough understanding of MCC programs, policies, procedures and systems to effectively and accurately guide students
Maintain knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and regulations pertaining to Federal Title IV, scholarships, tuition assistance, payment plans, and billing systems
Coordinates with staff, departments, and agencies to communicate information, provide recommendations, represent the college and facilitate departmental operations
Perform administrative tasks including providing general information via phone, email, or in person; addressing concerns and complaints; scheduling caseload appointments; greeting visitors and directing calls
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
One (1) year experience related to advising, education, counseling or financial aid

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable campus, local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Knowledge of multi-line phone system
Knowledge of two-way radio communications
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of record keeping principles
Knowledge of computers and related software applications
Knowledge of workshop and program principles and practices
Knowledge of diverse populations and cultures; Bilingual
Skilled in advising students on applicable policies and procedures
Skilled in interpreting academic program requirements
Skilled in reviewing and processing paperwork, forms, and/or other related items
Skilled in developing and implementing programs and workshops
Skilled in maintaining files, records and confidentiality
Skilled in customer services principles and resolving conflicts
Skilled in using a computer and related software applications
Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, keyboarding, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability.

Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act application procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

We offer a complete benefits package including:

Health care (medical, dental and vision)
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement including deferred compensation plans
Life insurance including long-term and short-term disability
Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
Professional development
And much more!

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academic advising jobs in kansas city, mo

Student Success Advisor

Academic Advisor for the College of Business & Technology

Success Coach

Student Services Specialist

Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor: Numbers, Engineering, Technology, & The Cosmos, UMKC Undergraduate Advising

Health Sciences Career Coach, UMKC Career Services

COM Career Advisor

Student Support Specialist I

New Student Orientation (NSO) Coordinator, UMKC New Student Orientation

Manager for the Professional Career Escalators (PCE) Program, UMKC Career Services

Coordinator, Early College Events

Senior Student Support Specialist, UMKC Central

Financial Aid Processing Coordinator for Outside Scholarships, UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

Nursing Admissions Counselor

Traditional Undergraduate Hybrid Counselor

Admissions Recruiter

Financial Aid Counselor

International Student Services Officer

Associate Dean of Research - SON

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