MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Three (3) to Five (5) years of direct, paid, full-time experience in academic advising.

Demonstrated leadership experience in academic advising or student services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in educational psychology, education, career counseling, student affairs, communication or related technical field.

Bilingual

Working knowledge of COGNOS, Canvas, Banner, Starfish, and Degree Works.

Experience in case management and/or territory management.

Experience interpreting degree requirements, articulation agreements, and curriculum processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Advocate for all students.

Demonstrate effort to understand your individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments and use a perspective of Social Justice in advising work.

Promote equity through the identification and removal of barriers, facilitation of learning, cultivation of community, and empowerment of people.

Establish a rapport with students and interact with family members.

Abide by the ethical standards and guidelines for academic advising, including working ethically with confidential information.

Knowledge and understanding of Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) organization, goals, and objectives

Knowledge of SLCC policies and procedures. Interpret and explain college policies and procedures, including the Student Code of Conduct.

Knowledge of SLCC schools and departments. Knowledge of college enrollment procedures, college resources, and services (e.g. Registration, Financial Aid, Learning Resources).

Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Knowledge of social and educational resources and services in the community.

Knowledge and understanding of educational and placement processes and interpretation practices. (e.g. TOEFL, LOEP, ACT/SAT, CASAS, Accuplacer, CLEP, TABE, etc.)

Demonstrate the aptitude to learn new systems and processes quickly, as needed. Demonstrate evaluation, originality, initiative, ingenuity, creativity, teamwork towards conflict resolution, and decision-making.

Lead discussions and make presentations to large and small groups. Assist with coordination and delivery of workshops and classroom presentations regarding academic advisement.

Knowledge and understanding of diverse student needs and challenges and demonstrate sensitivity and excellent interpersonal skills to work and interact with students, staff and faculty from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, including differently-abled and LGBTQ students.

Communicate effectively and appropriately, both verbally and in writing with a broad range of people with diverse abilities, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. Prepare business correspondence and advising materials for print and digital media.

Knowledge of developmental academic advising theory including current advising literature and practices. Train others in academic/career advising techniques and pathway and program information.

Knowledge and understanding of student development theory and practices as it relates to advising students experiencing academic difficulties. Apply student development and career development theories to help students develop habits, behaviors, and mindsets necessary for success in a college and career environment.

Knowledge of programs of study, including general education requirements and pre-requisites for relevant academic pathways. Knowledge of degree and certificate options within an academic pathway and completion requirements.

Use effective project management to prioritize assignments in order to plan and carry out objectives and provide advisement to assigned students in a timely manner. Develop and implement college-wide programs related to student learning outcomes.

Initiate and maintain coordination with other student and academic affairs departments and offices related to pathway responsibility to enhance students’ overall educational experience.

Work both independently and/or with a complex-structured team within the department and with faculty and other administrators. Maintain good working relationships across the college.

Develop quality standards and performance expectations. Insure that applicable laws, standards, rules and regulations are applied fairly and appropriately.

Knowledge and application of leadership theory and practices. Demonstrate leadership and ability to mediate and manage conflict resolution in the work environment.

Knowledge of the SLCC curriculum development process and participation on faculty governance committees upon invitation.

Use research methods, assessment, and data-driven evidence and proven practices from internal and external stakeholders to solve problems, make decisions and plan strategically.

Work as part of the leadership team to create professional development training strategies, participate in departmental budget planning, and discuss issues related to department operations.

Develop and evaluate assessments to measure learning outcomes and case management strategies as it affects student success.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Cover letter and resume required.

Please indicate on your resume if your work experience is full time or part time.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.

More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: http://i.slcc.edu/hr/docs/benefits-summary-current.pdf

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check