**[POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

*[POSITION: Academic Advisor *[POSITION DESCRIPTION:[ This position is responsible for providing academic advising to students in the colleges programs.

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• Advises and meets with accepted first term, returning and current students in specified programs throughout the academic year.
• Advises students on matters relating to program admission requirements, program admission dates, curriculum, pre-requisite courses, and potential career paths.
• Demonstrates an expertise for advising assigned programs.
• Participates in supporting and advising students in the Colleges early alert system.
• Completes annual advising projects and initiatives in support of student success and retention.
• Engages in classroom advising presentations and information sessions both on campus and virtually.
• Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the department.

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• Collaborates and supports faculty with program students regarding registration, advisement and academics.
• Meets with co-workers and supervisors to develop and implement a comprehensive advisement system.
• Collaborates with participating departments in all formats of New Student Orientation.
• Maintain accessibility for students through answering emails, phone calls, texts, chats, etc.
• Understands that all employees have customers, internal and external, that they provide services and information to; honors all of the States commitments to customers by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.
• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Engages regularly with the college community in collaborating with events and initiatives.

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Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success

Attends training events and remains informed concerning program policies and procedures

Serves on college committees as assigned.

Collects and maintains data for assessment purposes.

Prepares required reports.

Maintains accurate student documentation.

Assists with college retention efforts.

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