Position Title: Academic Advisor, Nursing

Employee Classification: Acad Advisor

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940735-DACC NURSING ASSOCIATE DEG PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $43,908.80 - $ 54,885.74; Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

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.

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
The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic advising to enrolled, intended and declared nursing majors. Below is a list of specific job duties and responsibilities. Specific responsibilities include: Assists students in analyzing and evaluating academic needs/choices to increase retention and timely graduation. Provides readily available academic advisement to meet student needs to increase retention. Enhances student awareness of educational resources such as the Nursing Honor Society, scholarship programs, and financial aid. Prepares senior summaries for undergraduate declared majors prior to early registration for the first senior semester and graduate summaries the semester prior to graduation. Makes referrals to the nursing Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee, Nursing Program Director, Chair for Allied Health and Nursing, Dean for Health Sciences, and other campus point of campus resources as needed. Provides a centralized source of accurate and up-to-date information for academic and career planning. Provides clarification of NMSU/DACC nursing policies and procedures. Advises students as to appropriate courses to meet degree/graduation requirements and implements the advising/registration process for students. Publishes announcements/newsletters to both nursing and pre-nursing students throughout the semester describing the activities of the DACC Nursing Program. Evaluates applications to ensure admission requirements have been met during the admission process and for advisement of prospective students. Assists during college freshman orientation and DACC Nursing orientations. Meets with prospective students and families. Participates in professional collaboration with other advisors and student services staff. Participates in committee meetings and college events. Represents the college and DACC Nursing at recruitment events.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
Knowledge of the academic rules and policies of Higher Education colleges and universities will be considered an asset.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, MCGarcia@dacc.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: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

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.