Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Connect at-risk, early alert, and developmental education students with appropriate services; collaborate with other support services such as the Cardinal Tutoring Center, Student Support Services, and the Teaching and Learning Center to provide academic support.
• Provide academic advising focused on at-risk students and students who do not select an educational pathway at the time of enrollment; advise, monitor, and mentor developmental education students.
• Inform and, if necessary, refer students to other institutional or external resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention.
• Assist students with university transfer including course advisement, admission information, scholarship information, and completion.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to enrollment and retention outcomes; evaluate overall program effectiveness.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and assessing student engagement activities related to retention, persistence, and degree or credential completion.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and delivering programs to address stop out/dropout students to encourage their return to Gadsden State.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of academic information/advisor training sessions for faculty, Campus Directors, Student Services personnel, and all other staff affiliated with student advising.
• Assist new and continuing students in clarifying personal, academic, and career goals.
• Prepare reports, materials, and formal presentations for the department and meet all goals/objectives and timelines.
• Assist with pre-college orientation and teach ORI 101 sections as needed.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or higher-level degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Education, or other closely related field from a regionally accredited institution required.

• Minimum of two years of experience in student academic advising, counseling, guidance, or closely related area required.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that facilitate student success, retention, and program completion.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of all students.

• Ability to travel between campus locations.

• A commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admission process.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

• Ability to work well with others, collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:

August 2024

July 26, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu)

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

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Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.