Academic Advisor Ii

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO, United States
$68,115.31 - $75,683.67 annual salary py
On-site
In-depth knowledge of college catalog
One-on-one student advising
Academic policies and guidelines
Colorado Mountain College is seeking an Academic Advisor II for its Glenwood Springs campus. The role involves providing comprehensive academic advising and support services to a diverse student population, with a focus on retention and success

Job Summary

  • The college Academic Advisor II reports to the appropriate campus leader, utilizing exceptional interpersonal skills and in-depth knowledge of the college catalog, provides one-on-one student advising, as well as coordinating various tasks in support of campus level student services.
  • The Academic Advisor II provides academic, transfer and career advising; registration and financial aid assistance; and general guidance for students.
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable.

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Colorado Mountain College is seeking an Academic Advisor II for its Glenwood Springs campus. The role involves providing comprehensive academic advising and support services to a diverse student population, with a focus on retention and success.

Salary

$68,115.31 - $75,683.67 annual salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • in-depth knowledge of college catalog
  • one-on-one student advising
  • academic policies and guidelines
  • retention and recruitment activities
  • tracking and reporting activities
  • problem-solving and goal identification
  • professional and confidential communication
  • detailed and accurate record keeping
  • cooperative and contributing team member
  • academic, transfer and career advising
  • registration and financial aid assistance
  • student success programs
  • interpreting placement data
  • aptitude assessments
  • exceptional verbal and written skills
  • analytical and interpersonal skills
  • public speaking and educational workshops
  • maintaining confidentiality and discretion
  • organizing and prioritizing work
  • flexibility, teamwork and humor
  • commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • advising students on academic suspension
  • monitoring student progress
  • generating student success initiatives
  • collaborating with registration and financial aid
  • coordinating campus events
  • assisting with graduation planning
  • serving on campus committees
  • supervising work study students
  • developing student seminars and workshops
  • outreach to local high schools
  • updating online student services content
  • building community relationships
  • referrals to mental health services
  • communicating with transfer institutions
  • background check and motor vehicle report
  • adherence to safety and compliance policies
  • regular evening and occasional weekend hours
  • occasional travel
  • constant sitting and communication
  • ability to reason and analyze

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities
  • conversational language abilities
  • Master's Degree preferred

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related experience
  • equivalent education and experience
  • High School and Post-Secondary experience
  • authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the United States

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