Academic Advisor

The Academic Advisor position is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Advising and will provide advising and retention efforts to assigned student populations.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Providing information on – and assistance with – developing and implementing a degree plan (GPS) for students
• Interpreting placement scores for appropriate course selection
• Connecting students to resources, on and off campus, that help remove barriers to student success
• Completing graduation checklists and degree audits
• Carrying out a case management approach for advising and retention
• Engaging, motivating, and empowering students to achieve academic success
• Working collaboratively with other departments, faculty, staff, and administration for continuous improvement
• Assisting Student Services and other divisions when necessary

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree in higher education or related student affairs area preferred) with strong computer skills. Required experience in an academic setting (preferred min. three years of experience in higher education/student services/advising). Health Science familiarity is desirable but not required. Must be able to work with diverse student populations, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, should exhibit strong organizational, planning, and record-keeping skills, and be able to effectively use technology to evaluate and track progress.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY)

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/app. Resumes, transcripts, and reference lists may accompany, but will not replace the application. Official Transcripts must be on file with the Human resources Office before an offer is made to the successful candidate. Return the application to the South Arkansas College Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 7010, 300 South West Ave, El Dorado, Arkansas 71731-7010. Telephone (870) 862-8131 ext. 631.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work.