Student Success Advisor Position Available In Houston, Alabama

Student Success Advisor
Wallace Community College
in Dothan, AL

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Full-Time

Salary:

SALARY:

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3, 03 (range: $45,220

• $62,710

Posted:

05/09/2025

Application Due:

05/29/2025

Category:

Academic Advising Job Number:

2024-2025:41

Opening Date:

05/07/2025

Closing Date:

5/29/2025 2:00 PM Central Position Summary Under the general direction of the Director, Advising and Counseling Services, the Student Success Advisor provides a broad variety of services related to advising students related to career direction and program/course selection. These services include, but are not limited to, crafting meaningful educational plans, keeping a record of students’ academic progress, connecting students to campus resources and services, and meeting with students periodically to provide feedback and guidance toward successful completion of a degree program and if applicable, transfer to a university or college.

POSTING DATE

MAY 7, 2025

SALARY:

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3, 03 (range: $45,220

• $62,710).

ANTICIPATED START DATE

JUNE 15, 2025 The position will be based initially at the Wallace Campus in Dothan. 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Advising Services. The employee provides advising services to students in identifying their values, interests, abilities, and in clarifying their academic and career goals.
Provides advising services to new and prospective students that address the academic, instructional, and career guidance needs of students utilizing the Advising Center (advisees).
Directs prospective students to career interest inventories to assist with selecting a major.
Assists College departments by providing prospective students with information on relevant resources and appropriate points of contact.
Explains policies, procedures, and program requirements to assist students in selecting educational and career goals.
Presents information to advisees regarding the Alabama Transfer program.
Interprets testing results relevant to placement decisions; determines student readiness for College programs
Informs students about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses; change of program, major and/or transfer institution)
Educates students about course planning and registration processes, refers to available on-and off-campus resources to meet individual needs including career and personal counseling.
Promotes student learning; refer students for tutoring and other support services; provide targeted supports for high-risk students.
Provides training on issues like career development, academic scheduling, and study skills in a group setting or on a one-on-one basis for advisees.
Conducts one-on-one academic advising, career, and transfer advising services to participants using effective communication techniques with various modes of technology.
Provide proactive (intrusive) advising using various formats (e-mail, phone, early alert system, in-person); document all contacts with students; assist students in developing an academic plan and connecting coursework to career path; keep students on career path.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Progression and Retention. Support the Advising function by tracking and retaining students.
Connects with advisees at least three (3) times per semester to provide assistance related to academic and other issues that may affect student academic performance.
Consults with students regarding academic problems or concerns and assists students in obtaining support to meet these specific needs.
Participates in registration, new student orientation, and other advising services.
Encourages retention by providing personal, academic, instructional, and career guidance to address all needs of participants.
Works closely with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Business Affairs, and other key divisions to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
Provide assistance to develop, implement, and assess student engagement activities related to retention, persistence, and degree or credential completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Records and Reporting. The employee collects, compiles, and submits data related to the effective and efficient operation of the program.
Ensures participant contact and personal data is up to date and secure for reporting purposes.
Ensures the effectiveness of the advising process by maintaining electronic advising notes for all assigned advisees and using information in the Banner system (or some other system) to advise students appropriately.
Collect and analyze data relevant to enrollment and retention outcomes.
Prepare reports, materials, and formal presentations for the department.
Utilizes DegreeWorks (a web-based tool) to monitor students’ progress toward degree completion.
Provide assistance to develop, implement, and deliver academic information/advisor training sessions for faculty, Student Services personnel, and all other staff affiliated with student advising.
Compiles reports and provides information as requested by the director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

College Expectations. Dependability, attendance, punctuality, and a commitment to do the job right are essential at all times.
Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
Performs a productive full day’s work.
Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required.
Two years of full-time work experience in an educational setting is required.
Ability to work non­standard hours specifically evenings and weekends is required.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The President will appoint an Advisory and Interview Committee to include representatives of the College faculty and staff. This committee will employ appropriate procedures, including the review of application packets, interviews, and demonstration of competency, to determine which applicants are to be recommended to the President for further consideration. From all the applications received, an advisory committee will select the applicants to be interviewed. Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person. Application Procedures/Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2025. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:
Completed Wallace Community College employment application
Current resume
Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
Employment verification letter(s) verifying a minimum of two years of experience in an educational setting. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. If an employment verification cannot be obtained, i.e. business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required two years of experience in an education setting.
Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice).

NOTE:

If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT

www.wallace.edu/employment

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

(334-556-2519)

PLEASE NOTE

ALL

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED.

It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) 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. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:
Human Resources Monday

• Thursday 7:30 am
• 4:30 pm Friday 7:30 am
• 2:00 pm 334-556-2519
  WE

DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED

application materials.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials 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 after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday
8:00 am

• 5:00 pm PST
  (855) 524-5627 In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.

Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519. Wallace 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. Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2484. Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
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