Academic Advisor
Gateway Community and Technical College
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Job overview
The Academic Advisor II independently manages a student caseload, creates individualized success plans, and uses proactive outreach and intervention strategies while collaborating with campus partners to support student persistence and completion.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
2-4 years of relevant experience
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$41,730.00 / yearly
Hours Per Week
37.5
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Job Summary
The Advisor II independently manages a student caseload, develops individualized success plans, utilizes proactive outreach and intervention strategies, and collaborates with campus partners to support student persistence and completion. This position serves as a key resource for students navigating academic, personal, and institutional barriers.
Job Duties:
Advising and Student Success Planning
•Manage an assigned caseload of students and provide individualized advising and support.
•Assist students with educational planning, course selection, transfer opportunities, and career exploration.
•Develop student success plans designed to support persistence, retention, and completion.
•Monitor student progress and identify potential barriers to success.
•Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
Retention and Intervention
•Utilize early alert systems and student success technologies to identify students needing intervention.
•Conduct proactive outreach to students experiencing academic, financial, or personal challenges.
•Coordinate referrals and follow-up services to ensure students receive appropriate support.
•Implement intervention strategies designed to improve retention and persistence outcomes.
•Monitor effectiveness of outreach and intervention efforts.
Collaboration and Student Success Initiatives
•Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, academic divisions, and student support services.
•Participate in enrollment, retention, and student success initiatives.
•Assist with development and implementation of communication and outreach plans.
•Support assessment activities and recommend opportunities for process improvement.
•Participate in professional development and special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience
Ability to guide students through academic planning and institutional processes while helping them understand requirements, policies, and next steps toward their educational goals.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex academic information clearly and professionally to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Commitment to supporting student success through proactive guidance, clear communication, and timely follow-up.
Ability to support students through multiple advising formats, including individual appointments, group sessions, and outreach initiatives designed to promote student progression and success.
Maintain accurate advising notes and documentation in institutional systems using established procedures.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in student-facing roles in higher education, preferably a community college environment.
Experience assisting students with academic planning, program exploration, or transfer pathways.
Familiarity with student information systems and advising technologies (e.g., PeopleSoft, CRM systems, appointment scheduling platforms).
Previous experience in a community college setting
Benefits Offered
Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program
Background Check Required
Yes
Industry
Education
Place of Work
Hybrid
Requisition ID
57270
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