Academic Advisor I- South Lake

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor provides innovative services and programs through collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. These services and programs enhance the quality of the student experience and sustain a student-centered learning environment leading to completion and workforce development. The Advisor builds supportive and personalized relationships with students; and provides opportunities for students to understand the logic of the curriculum and engage with the college community.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC's core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating and Celebrating.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes intentional developmental advising methods focused on student success, skill development and life-long learning.

• Maintains a historic record of all individual academic advising session notes and materials.

• Communicates with advisees using the latest technology including Starfish and Canvas.

• Assists student with course selection, information related to initial transfer credit review, academic program requirements, interpretation of institutional policies and procedures and graduation audits.

• Provides evening advising one evening a week.

• Serves as referral agent for students in academic distress, which includes monitoring and record keeping via LSSC's early alert systems.

• Engages in outreach efforts.

• Communicates effectively with current and prospective students, community members and college employees, in person, by phone, in writing, and by appropriate electronic means, adhering to privacy of student records requirements (FERPA) Delivers Academic Advising presentations aimed at reinforcing student academic and career exploration for AA, AS, Certificate and Baccalaureate students.

• Assist with delivery of departmental advising services including new student orientation, recruitment, and intrusive advising strategies focused on at-risk populations.

• Participates in College retention efforts; implements student success strategies for specific target populations and or student roster group(s), monitors and responds to Starfish academic concern flags, and provides ongoing support for students on academic probation.

• Participates in data collection for the College's continuous improvement initiatives and accreditation compliance.

• Participates in the assessment of measurable learning outcomes.

• Contributes to department and division strategic planning and program review initiatives.

• Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and training process for New Student Orientation Leaders.

• Supervise their hours, workload, and payment processing.

• Serves on department and college-wide committees, councils and work groups.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to effectively facilitate advising and recruitment workshops and/or presentations to both large and small audiences.

• Ability to maintain good working relations with students, faculty, staff and members of the community.

• Demonstrate good organizational skills and leadership ability and ability to work on a variety of assignments simultaneously.

• Ability to collect, code and analyze data for assessment and evaluation purposes.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook and MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Ability to utilize multiple computer applications to access and record student information. (LSSC uses Starfish, Canvas, Banner, Degree Works, MSOffice, and the Internet.)

• Ability to work independently and multi-task, with attention to detail and with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution required.

• Minimum of 3 -4 years of professional experience working directly with students in an academic setting in higher education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: At least one year of professional experience working directly with students in an academic setting in higher education.

• Preferred: At least one year of advising experience in an academic setting in higher education. Experience with academic advising.

• Demonstrated experience with online learning and Internet technology.

Lake-Sumter State College provides a wide range of affordable, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that are a vital part of your total compensation package. These programs are centered around health and wellness, financial security, and professional development.

Agency Lake-Sumter State College

Address 9501 U.S. Hwy 441

Leesburg, Florida, 34788

Phone 352-365-3507

Website https://www.lssc.edu/dept/hr/work-with-us/