Baccalaureate Advisor Position Available In Seminole, Florida

Baccalaureate Advisor
Seminole State College
in Sanford, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

pay with a beginning salary of $39,649

Posted:

05/15/2025

Category:

Academic Advising Job ID:

105281 Salary Information We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $39,649 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
A variety of paid health, dental, and life insurance coverages
Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
FRS retirement and other options
Professional Development and Paid Tuition
Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION

The Baccalaureate Advisor develops and implements student enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives for baccalaureate programs. Provides advisement to current and new students on a wide range of services on all programs and courses offered by the College. Provides support services to assists students to define and reach their educational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides academic advisement services to all new and returning students, including those students who are transitioning from the AA/AS degree into the baccalaureate programs.
2. Advising baccalaureate degree seeking students to help them identify and select appropriate courses for their career path and educational goals, documents student progress through reports, queries, degree audits, third party tools such as Navigate and follow-up contacts.
3. Analyzes and interprets departmental or functional requirements for baccalaureate students to enable them to assume increasing self-reliance in re-enrollment processes in subsequent terms.
4. Provides feedback of student challenges that impact the baccalaureate student experience from initial contact through re-enrollment and graduation.
5. Provides in-depth advising services and comprehensive information regarding graduation requirements, course substitutions, transfer credits, test score interpretation, and career guidance.
6. Refers students to academic department sand support services.
7. Participates in planning and review of operational procedures and College events.
8. Collaborates with the baccalaureate admissions office to provide dedicated services to students.
9. Provides presentations, informational sessions, and developmental programming for current students enrolled in the baccalaureate programs.
10. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution, preferably higher education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or related field.
2. One year of experience working with students in an educational setting, preferably higher education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Academic advisement experience in an educational setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of college enrollment functions, including admissions, placement testing, advising, and financial aid applications.
2. Knowledge of Florida College System policies and procedures regarding baccalaureate programs.
3. Ability to become proficient in appreciative advising methodology to cultivate student achievement.
4. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) and knowledge of enterprise-wide student information systems.
5. Ability to work well in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.
6. Strong service excellence skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
7. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
8. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
10. Ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment, exercising good judgment and discretion without close supervision.
11. Ability to use multiple modes of contact to serve the needs of students.
12. Committed to working in a multicultural environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT and

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Works in an office environment.
2. Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
3. Travels between campuses. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference. Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
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