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Job Description
Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:
Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.
Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.
Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.
Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.
Are you a trailblazer in the world of advice? Ready to turn your passion for guiding others into a career-defining opportunity? We're on the lookout for an Advisor Specialist to revolutionize the way we empower our students.
About Us:
Welcome to a place where advice transforms lives! At Indian River State College, we believe in the power of personalized guidance to shape the future of our students. As an Academic Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of empowering individuals to navigate their academic and personal journeys successfully.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, this position ensures that all military members, Veterans, and military-affiliated dependents are provided with accurate and timely information, support, and advisement in all aspects of their journey from recruitment to graduation. Assists in planning, organizing, and monitoring activities and programs related to Military and Veterans services. Assists in creating an inclusive campus environment to address the unique needs of student Veterans and military-connected students. Develops and administers programs and services at IRSC that help remove barriers to the success for military students and student Veterans. Manages a caseload of assigned students and working with those students through degree or certificate completion. Participates in community outreach initiatives to promote IRSC partnerships and collaboration.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides specialized academic advising to military and veteran students. Provides support and guidance to students in the planning and achievement of educational and career goals while monitoring student progress. (20%)
- Assists students in applying for Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) educational programs and navigate available federal and state resources. (15%)
- Submits, monitors and reports enrollment certifications to the DVA utilizing VA Enrollment Management. (10%)
- Evaluates military training and experience for college credit based on the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations and Joint Services Transcripts (JST), interpreting previous college coursework and military transcripts to assist in the award of accelerated credit and development of Academic Plans (10%)
- Reviews degree audits with students to make sure they understand program requirements and their progress toward their degree or certificate. (10%)
- Participates in recruitment and retention efforts through both on-campus and community activities. (5%)
- Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding all IRSC instructional programs, services, and information important to student success. Commits to developing in-depth knowledge and methods to manage, track and support a significant student-veterans caseload from enrollment through degree/certificate completion. (15%)
- Employs appreciative advising to ensure the student-veterans success from admissions to graduation. (10%)
- Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. (5%)
- QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience and/or training that includes academic advisement, academic retention, financial aid, and the administration of military and VA educational benefits.
- Demonstrate experience working with and advising military and veteran students in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the sociological background of veterans.
- Ability to work productively, independently and as a team member.
- Possess strong written, oral, and relational skills.
- Ability to network and build professional relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
- Must be student-centered and customer service oriented.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Exhibit sound judgment and discretion when working with students, student records, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail-oriented
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:This position requires an ability to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.
ClassificationStaff
SupervisoryNo
FLSA ExemptYes
Employment TypeRegular
Compensation and Application DeadlinePay range starts at: $43,888.00. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.