Academic Advisor

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Academic Advisor

Salary

$51,390.00 Annually

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number

02342

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Academic Advising

Opening Date

01/10/2025

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Academic advising at Kirkwood Community College is a developmental process that considers students’ academic needs, goals, interests and prior experiences and education. The academic advisor advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic/career goals, in order to assist students in making personal educational decisions.

The usual working schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

• Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

• Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students in the exploration of goals, interests, strengths, values, and concerns through positive, open-ended questions and intentional advising strategies.

• Assist students in developing academic plans that meet goals and future aspirations.

• Teach students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to an intended/chosen academic program.

• Teach students how to assess their degree progress through graduation

• Refer students to campus resources, programs, and support systems that promote academic success, career development, experiential learning, and engagement in a chosen discipline.

• Collaborate with faculty and guide students to opportunities that engage students with faculty and professionals in their chosen disciplines.

• Assist students in developing problem-solving skills to allow them autonomy.

• Develop intervention plans for struggling students.

• Conduct first-year and transfer student orientation advising sessions.

• Design and facilitate seminars/workshops that focus on career opportunities, transfer admissions procedures, financial literacy, cultural education activities, and social and personal development

• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability to advise students on both Cedar Rapids and Coralville campuses.

• Possess solid knowledge of the academic programs within the meta-major.

• Demonstrated organizational, record-keeping, and planning skills, including time management

• Working knowledge of Kirkwood’s student policies and procedures and ability to explain those processes.

• Understand the Core Competencies of an advisor as outlined in NACADA.

• Possess strong human relations skills and get along with diverse personalities

• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form

• Establish and maintain good team working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Advising or teaching experience.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Master’s degree.

• One year of full-time work experience in higher education.

• Community college experience.

• Education or knowledge of student development theories and practice.

• Knowledge and experience with holistic case management advising practices.

• Ideal candidate will be able to advise students on both the Cedar Rapids and Coralville campuses.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree with advising or teaching experience?

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Agency

Kirkwood Community College

Address

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

319-398-5572

Website

http://www.kirkwood.edu