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Position Description
Provide quality, accurate academic advising and interpersonal guidance, either in-person or virtually, to 300-350 first-year, transfer, and undecided students, including special populations (academically at-risk, provisional, academic warning or probation or conditionally readmitted, Summer First students and students with physical or learning disabilities), following a developmental philosophy of advising as defined by NACADA and CAS standards, providing information and assistance in identifying, developing and implementing strategies supportive of individual students’ academic and career goals. Maintain appropriate records. Work with students to develop an academic plan by exploring interests, discussing majors and course options, setting realistic goals and addressing academic concerns. Refer advisees to other campus resources as appropriate. Work with departmental and campus leadership to champion effective academic advising pedagogy and implement changes based on best practices in support of a comprehensive advising curriculum.
Duties
Provide quality, accurate academic advising and interpersonal guidance, either in-person or virtually, to 300-350 first-year, transfer, and undecided students, including special populations (academically at-risk, provisional, academic warning or probation or conditionally readmitted, Summer First students and students with physical or learning disabilities), following a developmental philosophy of advising as defined by NACADA and CAS standards, providing information and assistance in identifying, developing and implementing strategies supportive of individual students’ academic and career goals. Maintain appropriate records. Work with students to develop an academic plan by exploring interests, discussing majors and course options, setting realistic goals and addressing academic concerns. Refer advisees to other campus resources as appropriate. Work with departmental and campus leadership to champion effective academic advising pedagogy, implement changes based on best practices in support of a comprehensive advising curriculum. Instruct students through in-person or virtual individual, small group and workshop settings on technology-driven planning tools and resources, general education requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and the connection between majors, careers and transferrable skills. This may include travel across campus for preparation meetings and content delivery in various campus buildings and settings. Teach one or more sections of the EXPL 101 Pathways to College and Career Success courses each fall and spring using established student learning outcomes. This course focuses on exploring strengths, values, skills and personality and analyzes components of the academic major and career decision making processes through personal experiences, research, and self-assessments. Follow established curriculum and teaching guidelines. Maintain course materials and up-to-date gradebook in College of Charleston’s Learning Management system and meet all mid-term and final grade submissions. Students enrolled in the course will be an assigned advisee. Employees with a conferred Masters degree can teach this course. Employees with a Bachelors degree must be certified through alternative qualifications before they are eligible to teach the course. Engage in the College community by developing and cultivating relationships with campus partners particularly in ways strategic to the Academic Advising and Planning Center’s focus on student success. Plan and implement co-curricular and collaborative programs as necessary to meet the mission of College of Charleston, including but not limited to New Student Orientation, the Majors and Minors Fair or Admissions events. This includes regular travel across campus for preparation meetings and content delivery in various campus buildings and settings. Actively seek and provide professional development opportunities by identifying and participating in occasions to maintain and improve expertise in advising, teaching and specialty areas. Apply knowledge to personal practice, as well as share with colleagues in the department. Share content across campus to improve the quality of advising practices campus-wide. Actively participate and help execute advising assessment-related initiatives.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a targeted cover letter, resume, three professional references, once of which must be a current or past supervisor, and a thoughtful Advising Philosophy. Applicants that fail to submit all of these materials will not be considered. Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu
Institution Information
The College of Charleston is unlike any other public university. We’ve built a culture that celebrates the power of diverse thought. Where different and unique perspectives unite to shape a brighter, better future. A nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university in the heart of historic Charleston. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability https://charleston.edu/about/index.php
Additional Information
- Demonstrated understanding of student development at a liberal arts & sciences college.
- Well-versed in the basic principles and theories of advising and college student development in higher education
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Exhibit initiative and tolerance for ambiguity in an ever-changing environment
- Affirm and contribute to a positive workplace culture
Contact Information
Sherri Shannon - [email protected]
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