Academic Advisor I Position Available In Lake, Florida

Academic Advisor I Lake-Sumter State College – 3.9 Clermont, FL Job Details $50,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Writing skills English Academic advising Mid-level Master’s degree Organizational skills Computer skills 1 year Canvas LMS software Leadership Full Job Description Job Summary The Academic Advisor promotes student persistence and completion through proactive outreach and support in collaboration with faculty and staff across the College. These efforts enhance the quality of the student experience and sustain a student-centered learning environment, leading to completion and workforce development. The Advisor builds supportive and personalized relationships with students to clarify academic and career pathways and connect them to appropriate College resources. Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Utilize intentional developmental advising methods focused on student success, skill development, and lifelong learning. Maintain a historic record of all individual academic advising session notes and materials. Communicates with advisees using the latest technology, including Starfish and Canvas. Assist students with course selection, information related to initial transfer credit review, academic program requirements, interpretation of institutional policies and procedures, and graduation audits. Provide evening advising one evening a week. Serve as a referral agent for students in academic distress, which includes monitoring and record keeping via LSSC’s early alert systems. Engage in outreach efforts. Communicate effectively with current and prospective students, community members, and college employees, in person, by phone, in writing, and by appropriate electronic means, adhering to privacy of student records requirements (FERPA) Delivers Academic Advising presentations aimed at reinforcing student academic and career exploration for AA, AS, Certificate and Baccalaureate students. Assist with the delivery of departmental advising services, including new student orientation, recruitment, and intrusive advising strategies focused on at-risk populations. Participate in College retention efforts; implement student success strategies for specific target populations and or student roster group(s), monitor and respond to Starfish academic concern flags, and provide ongoing support for students on academic probation. Participate in data collection for the College’s continuous improvement initiatives and accreditation compliance. Participate in the assessment of measurable learning outcomes. Contribute to department and division strategic planning and program review initiatives. Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and training process for New Student Orientation Leaders. Supervise their hours, workload, and payment processing. Serve on department and college-wide committees, councils, and work groups. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively facilitate advising and recruitment workshops and/or presentations to both large and small audiences. Ability to maintain good working relations with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Demonstrate good organizational skills and leadership ability, ability to work independently on a variety of assignments simultaneously with attention to detail and with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collect, code, and analyze data for assessment and evaluation purposes. Proficiency in computer applications. Ability to utilize multiple computer applications to access and record student information. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Minimum Qualifications & Education

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

A master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience Required:

Minimum of 3 -4 years of professional experience working directly with students in an academic setting in higher education.

Experience Preferred:

At least one year of advising experience in an academic setting in higher education. Experience with academic advising. Demonstrated experience with online learning and Internet technology. Lake-Sumter State College provides a wide range of affordable, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that are a vital part of your total compensation package. These programs are centered around health and wellness, financial security, and professional development.