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PositionTitle:Acad Advisor
Employee Classification:Acad Advisor
College/Division:DACC Dona Ana CC
Department:940770-DACC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES DIV
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Location:Doa Ana Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):DACC Workforce Center
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 35,645.94
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary:DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:
Classification Summary:Provides academic advisement for prospective, current, and former students within a specified undergraduate academic department or equivalent unit of a college. Assesses academic level,attends to student inquiries, assists in problem resolution, and advises on program changes, and in the development of academic plans and schedules. Analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Maintains appropriate records. May establish programs for target recruitment and retention and develop program and marketing materials.
Classification Standard Duties:Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other sources. Reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific college or program including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements. Initiates and maintains individual student files updating and evaluating as new information is received. Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, theses, comprehensive examinations, and other specific program requirements. Coordinates with other organizational units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems. Reviews student grade reports each semester to determine probation and/or suspension based on academic regulations of university; notifies and places students on probation or suspension; returns students to regular status after sufficient progress is made. Prepares written communications in support of recruitment efforts; attends and participates in orientation and information dissemination sessions. Assists students in the selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students' stated preferences. Assists faculty advisement, athletic coaches, and other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, interpretations, and other requested data, recommendations, and conclusions. Performs supplemental administrative activities such as scheduling meetings, securing requested information, and verifying and maintaining computerized data files. May assist in proctoring examinations and other qualifying requirements or activities required by the college or department. May supervise lower graded staff and student employees; may participate in training and evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve advisement activities.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, EquivalencyRequired Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:No pr vious work experience required.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.; SKILLS:Records maintenance skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide academic advising for students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, primarily in the Advanced Technologies (AT) Division. Support and assist faculty advisors. Provide guidance on general education course placement. Assist faculty with complicated advising situations. Complete advising-related paperwork and documentation. Assist with completion of degree and certificate audits. Assist with completion of substitution forms. Participate in AT Division meetings and activities. Attend program advisory committee meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of a post-secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. Prior experience working with post-secondary CTE Programs. Prior Banner, Navigate, and Slate experience. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Kel Jaeger, 575-527-7552, [email protected]
Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon external funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Occasional activities outside of normal working hours, including weekends.
Working Conditions and Physical EffortEnvironment:Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort:No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements:Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk:No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexicos land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexicos 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.