Academic Advisor (Full-Time) - College Credit Plus (CCP) Program

Academic Advisor (Full-Time) - College Credit Plus (CCP) Program

Overview:

The College provides dual credit to high school students in the Cincinnati and Butler County region via Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) program. CCP offerings benefit from the same academic planning, oversight and advisement as non-CCP courses/programs; outreach, recruitment and registration of CCP students are specific to the high school context and in line with Ohio CCP requirements.

The success of the CCP Program requires close and daily collaboration between the CCP Manager and the CCP Advisor/Coordinator and Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor reports to the CCP Advisor/Coordinator and is responsible for providing CCP students with information about requirements and academic policies, connecting students with appropriate resources to clarify their interests, aptitudes and goals, monitoring academic performance and intervening with students during academic difficulty. In addition, the CCP Academic Advisor will assist with and support College recruitment, enrollment, and program events.

Essential Duties:

• Collaborates with administrators, faculty and staff to provide assistance to an ethnically, culturally, socially and economically diverse student population.
• Provides information and advising of academic requirements, programs and services to prospective, incoming and current CCP students.
• Gives advice in keeping with the students' interests, values, abilities and program major.
• Presents academic information to new CCP students and parents at CCP orientations.
• Updates CCP student files, databases, and records in accordance with federal guidelines (FERPA and ODE) and documents interactions with CCP students, using systems as prescribed such as StarFish.
• Monitors the academic progress of CCP students toward degrees, certifications, and/or educational goals to identify current and potential needs or problem areas (i.e. study skills, tutoring) and refers students to appropriate campus resources for assistance.
• Presents, participates, and/or facilitates various campus activities and events as well as attends and/or engages with committees as part of the campus community.
• Encourages students to engage in opportunities across campus relevant to their needs.
• Supplies information about various support offices on campus (i.e. Student Activities, Disabilities Services, etc.) as well as makes appropriate referrals.
• Interprets and explains college policies and procedures.
• Supports data collection and analysis.
• Assesses the development and personal growth of students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.
• Maintains working relationship with partner high schools.
• Assists with CCP information sessions on high school campuses.
• Works evening hours when necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree an accredited institution of higher education is required.
• Two years college-level academic advising with ethnically, culturally, socially and economically diverse student populations.
• Three years high school work experience.
• Understanding of student development theory and the purpose and advantages of the technical and general education, academic transfer, experiential and cooperative education and workforce development programs in the community college environment.
• Strong organizational, technological, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advising management software such as Starfish.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the divisional team of experts while maintaining the primary focus on student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience with student support services directed toward student success in a college-level environment preferred.
• Experience working with Ellucian Colleague and Starfish.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management, planning, and implementation skills
• Strong ability to analyze complex data reports and synthesize themes for continuous improvement strategies
• Project Management

Details:

Reports To: CCP Advisor/Coordinator

Compensation: $52,000.00/year

Contract Affiliation: Non-Bargaining

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Excellent Benefits:
The College provides an extremely generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, tuition reimbursement, and tuition waivers). The position is eligible for the state employee retirement system or may elect to take extremely competitive contributions to an alternative plan similar to a 401(k). The position is eligible for generous immediate accrual of vacation, sick, personal leave, and paid time off for holidays, and College closures. The College's benefits, retirement and paid time off are material to the salary package, and generally, significantly exceed the value of comparable benefits available for similar positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment:

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.