Academic Advisor – Student Support Services Position Available In Etowah, Alabama

Academic Advisor – Student Support Services
Salary
See Position Description
Location Gadsden, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06280
College/Division

GSCC-501080-TRIO

Programs
Opening Date
05/22/2025
Closing Date
6/5/2025 4:00 PM Central
Campus Location
Gadsden State Community College
Position Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Academic Advisor is responsible for the academic advisement leading to graduation in addition to successful matriculation of the participants to a four-year institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists project director in developing educational activities/programs
Conducts recruitment under the project director’s guidance and supervision
Conducts workshops, seminars, and programs to assist project participants in areas such as transfer college admission and enrollment, financial literacy and related subjects
Assists participants with financial aid applications, scholarship applications and college admissions to transfer colleges
Compiles reports and provides information as requested by the project director
Identifies students in the Student Support Services program who are considering transferring to a four-year institution
Assists participants with their Academic and Career Plan and begins transfer advisement
Reviews academic progress of participants to increase retention
Coordinates college campus visits as well as educational or cultural field trips
Coordinates career and financial aid seminars/workshops
Maintains contact with four-year institutions to aid in participant transfer needs
Ensures that all participant contact and personal data is secure and up to date for reporting purposes
Maintains the security and accuracy of project data
Develops good rapport with students, college employees and the public
Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System, and the College

Note:

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade. Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution in counseling, higher education, or related field required
Experience working with four-year institution’s admission applications and forms preferred
Master’s degree preferred

DESIRED KLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent oralmunication, written, and interpersonal skills necessary Kledge of ADA requirements in amodating students with disabilities Familiarity with federal programs
Sensitivity to the needs of youth, minorities, the disabled, and other persons the project may serve
Serve on collegemittees as assigned
Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE

July 2025

SALARY:

Salary Schedule C3- ($37,700). Salary will be based on

VERIFIED

education and years of

VERIFIED

related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 5, 2025- 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Onlyplete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT

gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE

(jobsgadsdenstate.edu).

Salary Calculation:

For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided in if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule. Format for

Work Experience Verifications:

Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must includeplete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College’s official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

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ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE

ELECTRONIC- It is rmended that you have digital (such as) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to , you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials areplete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College’s search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
Applicants must ad to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable amodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.