Academic Advisor

Work Type: Staff Full-Time

Locations: Lake Charles, LA

Categories: Advising
and Retention, Student Affairs

College: SOWELA

Department: Enrollment Management & Student
Affairs

Sub department: Academic Advising

Type of Appointment: Unclassified –
Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide consistent and accurate advising
  information to students through the web/portal and staff/faculty, as well as across departments to ensure that all disseminated information
  is consistent.
• Advise students regarding academic interests, college offerings and requirements.
• Assist students in
  selecting courses and combinations of courses that reflect individual interests and academic preparedness. Interpret assessment scores and
  facilitate decisions with students regarding placement choices within their selected program of study.
• Meet with students and
  parents providing guidance and information on the college, programs, and available student resources.
• Coordinate and collaborate
  with representatives from Academic Departments and other campus departments to resolve student issues and develop quality improvement
  methods.
• Assist the Director of Academic Advising with early alert initiatives and preparing appropriate reports.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the goals and objectives of the advising program.
• Coordinate
  student retention activities and projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information (FERPA Compliance).
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Maintain knowledge of all college policies and procedures, college grounds and facilities,
  registration process, and all services provided at the College.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Required
Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Experience: 

• 1 year experience in college admissions, advising, student services,
  or another related field.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of
employment.