South Midwest HERC

Responsible for advising students in both an individual and group format regarding their educational needs, transfer and career goals; advising students on test interpretation; teaching students techniques for accessing information; and consulting with faculty and staff on student and academic issues.

• Advise students in the areas of academic options and requirements within the context of an academic setting.
• Facilitate group workshops and developmental programming which will enable students to choose appropriate educational, transfer and career goals.
• Assist students in accessing appropriate educational planning information and resources.
• Review competitive application processes with students for RCBC programs and transfer programs and advise based on student interest and aptitude.
• Conduct pre-enrollment group meetings for newly admitted students to facilitate choices of appropriate course and program selection.
• Consult with instructional and administrative staff on issues and concerns that impact student life and the learning environment.
• Participate in and contribute to in-service training activities, which may improve advising activities.
• Refer students to professional agencies or authorities when circumstances require such action (e.g., medical, psychological, disability, etc.).
• Refer students to appropriate offices and services within the College to address their needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in an academic discipline, counseling, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Experience Required:
Work experience in higher education, preferably within a community college setting.

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:

• Ability to mediate differences between student expectations and student experiences.
• Understanding and knowledge of student and institutional resources.
• Demonstrated intrusive counseling skills in actively monitoring student progress.
• Ability to be an advocate for constructive change.
• Ability to use and interpret academic development tests.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles within an open-admissions environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Computer skills in basic word processing, e-mail, web, and systems-related functions.

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