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Hillsborough Community College

Academic Advisor - TRiO

Posted 23 Days Ago
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In-Office
Campus, IL
45K-50K Hourly
Junior
In-Office
Campus, IL
45K-50K Hourly
Junior
Advises prospective and current students on admissions, registration, course selection, degree requirements, career development, graduation, and transfer processes. Evaluates transcripts, conducts degree audits, maintains student records and program databases, prepares statistical reports and annual performance materials, coordinates technology workshops and orientations, and assists students with scholarship and college applications.
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Assists and advises students regarding applications, registration, course selection, career development, graduation requirements, and transfer process and evaluations. Evaluates transcripts and performs degree and graduation audits. Advises current and prospective students on degrees offered by the College and provides general information regarding College policies and procedures.
• Assists new students with admission procedures, test requirements and degree options.
• Assists current students with graduation requirements and transfer information.
• Evaluates transcripts and performs degree and graduation audits; refers students for tutorial assistance as appropriate.
• Assists students in all stages of career exploration.
• Maintains up to date understanding of articulation policies, procedures and state mandates.
• Maintains current and organized student records.
• Attends seminars and workshops.
• Provides orientation services for new students.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

  • Collect, organize, analyze and present statistical data and reports as needed throughout the academic year.

  • Maintain the Student Support Services Program database records management system.

  • Assists with the preparations and development of the Annual Performance Report (APR)

  • Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Programs bi-annual Technology Workshops.

  • Prepare and plan orientation services for new SSS Program participants.

  • Assists participants with completing various applications for scholarships and admission to four-year colleges and universities.

  • Attends seminars and workshops.

  • Assists students with graduation requirements and transfer information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and at least two years prior-related work experience

Close Date: Open Until Filled.  

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. 

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.  Note:  Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.  

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.  

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

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