Academic Advisor

POSITION: Academic Advisor

HOURS/STATUS: Full Time (40 hours per week), some early evenings

START DATE: May 2024

REPORTS TO: Dean of Student Services

LOCATION: Racine Campus

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. Apply today!

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, this individual will have the following essential job duties and responsibilities:

• Advise students based on program requirements, academic and financial aid guidelines, and test results

• Schedule students in a timely fashion according to program planning grids

• Collaborate with Racine campus team to support all students to achieve positive campus culture

• Provide testing for incoming students as needed according to testing schedule

• Work closely with academic program directors to address student issues to positively impact persistence and graduation rates

• Achieve persistence and conversion goals for the respective programs

• Monitor attendance and grade reports and follow up with students, program director, financial aid, and/or admissions

• Initiate and provide ongoing guidance to students whose grades, attendance, and/or personal barriers put them at risk

• Build and nurture ongoing relationships with students and other departments

• Actively participate in registration campaigns to encourage early registration, book orders, etc.

• Actively participate in new student orientation, campus organizations, and campus events

• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Previous experience working with college aged students in an educational environment is helpful

• Exceptional customer service, active listening, and collaboration skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to maintain and report on student data and adjust plans quickly, as needed

• An outgoing, approachable style and a passion for helping students succeed

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning

• Ability to function effectively as part of a team to meet overall campus goals

• Available to work required hours to meet needs of programs and students

• Ability to make meaningful and positive connections with diverse student body in a career college environment

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please upload resume and cover letter during electronic application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics ("protected characteristics"). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.