Academic Counseling Specialist Position Available In Etowah, Alabama

Academic Counseling Specialist

Salary
See Position Description
Location Gadsden, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06389
College/Division
GSCC-501013-Advising
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/26/2025 4:00 PM Central
Campus Location
Gadsden State Community College
Position Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Academic Counseling Specialists collaborate with faculty and institutional partners at all GSCC campus locations to improve student retention and success. Academic Counseling Specialists develop and implement programs to address the needs of at-risk and low-achieving students. The Academic Counseling Specialists select instruments and administer assessments of student learning and student engagement. In addition, Academic Counseling Specialists, provide assistance and support for student service areas and faculty advisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

Connect at-risk, early alert, and developmental education students with appropriate services; collaborate with other support services such as the Cardinal Tutoring Center, Student Support Services, and the Teaching and Learning Center to provide academic support
Provide academic advising focused on at-risk students and students who do not select an educational pathway at the time of enrollment; advise, monitor, and mentor developmental education students
Inform and, if necessary, refer students to other institutional or external resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention
Assist students with university transfer including course advisement, admission information, scholarship information, andpletion
Collect and analyze data relevant to enrollment and retention oues; evaluate overall program effectiveness
Assist in developing, implementing, and assessing student engagement activities related to retention, persistence, and degree or credentialpletion
Assist in developing, implementing, and delivering programs to address stop out/dropout students to encourage their return to Gadsden State
Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of academic information/advisor training sessions for faculty, Campus Directors, Student Services personnel, and all other staff affiliated with student advising
Assist new and continuing students in clarifying personal, academic, and career goals
Prepare reports, materials, and formal presentations for the department and meet all goals/objectives and timelines Assist with pre-college orientation and teach ORI 101 sections as needed
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
Perform other duties as assigned

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

Master’s Degree or higher-level degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Education, or other related field from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
Minimum of two years of experience in student academic advising, counseling, guidance, or closely related area required

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that facilitate student success, retention, and programpletion
Demonstratedmitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of all students
Ability to travel between campus locations
Amitment to the teaching-learning process of themunity college and the open-door admission process
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
Ability to work well with others, collaborate effectively in a team environment
Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE

August 2025

SALARY:

Salary Schedule, C3- ($48,000). 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 26, 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.