Academic Advisor, Veteran and Military Services (Part-Time) Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Interim Chief Equity Officer, the Academic Advisor for Veteran and Military Services works as a member of the Academic Advising and Transfer Center. This position provides holistic student support for advising, course registration, retention, student success, and transfer and/or completion. The Academic Advisor works collaboratively to ensure every student in their assigned caseload is provided with individualized, holistic and proactive academic, career and transfer counseling and support.

Responsibilities :

With an intentional focus on serving those who are student veterans, current service members, and dependents, this position is responsible for: Advising and holistic wraparound support for an assigned caseload of students, including but not limited to areas such as course registration, graduation requirements, and major/degree program. Providing information and guidance to students related to VA educational benefits (CH33, CH31, CH35, 1606) procedures; organizes and conducts informational workshops. Maintaining Veterans Administration records and ensures compliance with all VA regulations and requirements (85/15, catalogs, etc.). Providing guidance and support for major/career pathway exploration to clarify student interests, skills, and academic goals mapped to an academic plan and educational/career pathway. Sharing information on college programs, student support services, financial assistance, and referrals to campus supports as needed. Engaging in regular, proactive communication and ongoing outreach via phone, text, e-mail, and one-on-one contact to students. Address early alerts and offer referrals to support and resources. Serving as a liaison to the primary School Certifying Official, staying current on program requirements and career pathways in order to relay current information to students and the advising team. Serving as the secondary school certifying official. Participating in enrollment service events and initiatives aimed at promoting the use of college-wide systems and processes such as registration, billing/payments, financial aid status, and academic status. Performing administrative tasks associated with department activities (i.e. – researches/prepares college withdrawal appeals; creates/designs handouts; assists in editing copy for college catalog and student handbook; maintains and updates student logs; prepares budget recommendations, status reports, signs, banners, handouts, brochures, goals, objectives, reports, forms, and general correspondence). Participating in enrollment services, events, and outreach initiatives including new student orientation and onboarding, welcome events, etc. Assisting enrollment services during peak registration periods, providing advising and registration support as assigned. Working cross-functionally with other teams, building customer relationships, and other special projects, as necessary. Participating in department, division and college-wide meetings as well as committees and professional development opportunities as assigned. Performing other duties and responsibilities related to those listed above which do not alter the basic level of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field. 3-5 years of experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advising, career development, program/project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations. Experience successfully planning, executing, and evaluating programs and initiatives. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as public presentation skills. Commitment to providing excellent customer service. Creative problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or related field. Ellucian Student Information Systems experience preferred. Experience working in a community college. Experience working with military and/or military affiliated students. Bilingual or Bicultural (Spanish and English). Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population in a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Armed Forces Veteran.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Works in an office setting. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The individual needs to move about inside the office to access office machinery. Constantly operates a computer and other equipment i.e. copier. This person frequently communicates with students, faculty and staff. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary:

$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

No Union:

MCCC Grant Funded:

No Closing Date:

Open Until Filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter•, resume and three (3) professional references. •Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.

D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

STCC’s personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL:

www.stcc.edu