Academic Coach #11902 – Academic Advising

Job Description

Academic
Coach #11902
Academic Advising

Multiple positions available

You Belong HERE! 

Offering more than 100
certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce
training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites,
with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering,
technology and more.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as
an Academic Coach.

Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution in psychology, education, student personnel, or closely related field. One year of related experience in an advising, student
support or customer service setting.

Desired Qualifications:  Previous experience working in a higher education
setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Working Hours:  Will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and
weekends are required.

Please note:  This position will be based at the
Daytona Campus.  The responsibilities of this position require travel for events, temporary assignment or permanent relocation to any
of Daytona State College campuses.

Salary:  $38,700.

Posted Date:  6/21/2023  
               
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 Applications review to begin 7/5/2023

Rewards package, features: 
 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break,
  and other holidays 
• Florida Retirement System
  (FRS) 
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand
  Center 
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development
  opportunities 

Key Responsibilities:  
 

• Provides comprehensive academic and career planning services to current
  and prospective students using effective communication techniques with various modes of technology and encouraging and guiding students to
  define and develop realistic goals.
• Participates in ongoing departmental training and
  cross-training activities to ensure an understanding of the colleges programs, curriculum, graduation requirements, policies, and
  procedures, and resources and services available to students, coordinating with staff in the areas of financial aid, registration and
  admission, and other enrollment management services.
• Inform and advise current and
  prospective students, staff, employers, faculty, and community partners regarding educational offerings, degree requirements, career
  information, and college and community resources.
• Supports the college’s early alert program
  and other related retention initiatives and collaborates with college faculty and staff to facilitate student success, retention, and
  persistence.

• Review student records for retention issues; follow up on progress
  through personal contact, and correspondence.
• Coach students through non-academic and
  administrative barriers that are preventing them from progressing towards their degree, counsels them on academic and financial aid
  probation/suspension and refer them to appropriate campus resources.
• Work with coordinated
  mentors, promote a comprehensive knowledge of the scope, purpose/role, and eligibility requirements of available services provided for
  students in a collaborative or coordinated effort for retention.
• Document and track student
  contacts and issues using electronic files; prepare periodic reports.
• Additional projects and
  duties as assigned. 

• Participates in college committees and task forces as
  required and works with faculty and academic staff to develop student-focused processes and assists in the development of goals and
  objectives for multiple department collaboration.
• Participate in developing, facilitating,
  promoting, and implementing multiple advising and career services events in collaboration with college and agency partners, including
  career and job fairs, career planning workshops, orientations, advising sessions and information sessions.
• Maintain safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive files and documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
 

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn student
  information systems such as PeopleSoft
• Knowledge of FERPA Regulations for handling student records.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete
  simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to create reports and utilize data to make decisions and projections.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented
  environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best
  practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various
  situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new
  applications and systems.
• Ability to develop and deliver training presentations and programs.

For consideration,
applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may
also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree
evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or
third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30
days of employment.            

Criminal background checks are
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For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website
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Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the
application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact
386.506.4505.                     
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Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity
to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political
affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this
site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human
Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular