Advising Associate - Student Support Services - Moore County Campus

At Amarillo College, our mission is Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work at Amarillo College! We are seeking our next 30-hour Full-Time Advising Associate in Student Support Services at our Moore County Campus who will will provide guidance to students in the Student Support Services program in their education and career pathway at our Moore County Campus.

*This position is grant-funded and that continued employment is contingent on continued funding.
**This position works 30 hours weekly.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or other related field.

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or other related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two (2) years of experience in academic intervention and advising, counseling and/or related field.

Preferred: Experience in a public-school setting and/or higher education

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise students regarding degree requirements and assist with registration.
• Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, transfer issues, career and employment options.
• Evaluate individual education/degree plans as required by state statute for students.
• Serve as the Success Coach for SSS students to increase completion, graduation and transfer.
• Participate in activities to recruit and retain students; discusses career options.
• Teach classes/seminars as requested.
• Perform skilled services such as: intake, assessment, documentation, data collection, record-keeping and reporting that fulfil the activities and objectives of the project.
• Participates in new student orientation, Badger Boot Camp, career days, Early Alert, Peer Leader and mentoring program.
• Accompany transferring SSS participants on campus visits and transfer orientations to area universities. Plan and deliver two staff trainings per year to provide communication between staff.
• Develop a remediation plan for inactive or non-returning students.
• Attend Moore County Campus activities and staff meetings.
• Participate in cross-training activities.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seeks knowledge of and pledges to actively engage in a culture of caring, striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Communication Skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
• Effective Presentation Skills and Task Prioritization.
• Knowledge of Business Objects.
• Ability to support the continued implementation of the AC Advising Model, in keeping with the Amarillo College mission of Student Success.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Schedule: May be required to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and various outside events if necessary.)

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Ellucian Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Conditions of Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the pre-hire process, including a criminal background screening.

Travel Expectations: Some travel may be required.

Salary: Amarillo College Staff Salary Schedule grade 10. Placement within the pay grade dependent upon candidate’s education, experience, credentials and skills.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current AC employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)