Position Title: Acad Advisor

Employee Classification: Acad Advisor

College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC

Department: 920900-ALCC STUDENT SERVICES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Alamogordo Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with background, experience and internal equity.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  NMSU-Alamogordo is seeking a full-time academic advisor.

Classification Summary:
Provides academic advisement for prospective, current, and former students within a specified undergraduate academic department or equivalent unit of a college. Assesses academic level,attends to student inquiries, assists in problem resolution, and advises on program changes, and in the development of academic plans and schedules. Analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Maintains appropriate records. May establish programs for target recruitment and retention and develop program and marketing materials.

Classification Standard Duties:
Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other sources. Reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific college or program including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements. Initiates and maintains individual student files updating and evaluating as new information is received. Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, theses, comprehensive examinations, and other specific program requirements. Coordinates with other organizational units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems. Reviews student grade reports each semester to determine probation and/or suspension based on academic regulations of university; notifies and places students on probation or suspension; returns students to regular status after sufficient progress is made. Prepares written communications in support of recruitment efforts; attends and participates in orientation and information dissemination sessions. Assists students in the selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students' stated preferences. Assists faculty advisement, athletic coaches, and other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, interpretations, and other requested data, recommendations, and conclusions. Performs supplemental administrative activities such as scheduling meetings, securing requested information, and verifying and maintaining computerized data files. May assist in proctoring examinations and other qualifying requirements or activities required by the college or department. May supervise lower graded staff and student employees; may participate in training and evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve advisement activities. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience: No previous work experience required.; Equivalency: None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.; SKILLS: Records maintenance skills.; ABILITIES: Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Advise students about the requirement for academic programs and the selection of required courses at NMSU-A. Assist students in identifying degree programs based on their interests as identified by Interest Inventory. Monitor the students' progression towards a degree and implement intervention strategies for students who are placed on academic warning or probation. Be aware of program, institutional and state requirements to be awarded a degree, be able to clarify these requirements to students and ensure they are progressing towards a degree. Conduct degree audits to ensure students meet all the requirements to be awarded a degree or certificate. Keep current with the academic programs, so accurate and consistent information is provided to the students. Participate in new student orientation and advise incoming students and evaluate placement scores. Actively participate in the implementation of the retention plan. Prepare, organize and maintain accurate student records. Coordinate and facilitate academic planning and career development workshops. Review the transcripts of students who petition for admissions to determine their eligibility for admissions. Participate in recruitment events.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Jessica Morales 575-439-3717 jesslm4@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Will need to be flexible in order to participate in student events.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.