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Part-time Advisor/Student Support Specialist

GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
7 hours ago
Part-time
On-site
Payson, Arizona, United States
$17.50 - $25 USD hourly
Bachelor's

A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for employment at Gila Community College.

Essential Functions

  • Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate office equipment, machines, and materials. Some whole-body movement such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, carrying objects and handling materials may be required.
  • Ability to provide effective assistance in a professional manner to College stakeholders in a variety of business environments requiring critical thinking, organization, and the use of inter-personal and communication skills.
  • Functions/duties as listed in Procedure 5012.02 Employee Classification General Responsibilities.
  • Additional position specific essential functions are listed below.

Level of Supervision or Independent Judgement

  • Performs duties under indirect supervision following procedures, instructions, directions, and training given.
  • Some independent decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advisor/Student Support employees are expected to perform any or all duties listed below in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

  • Provide academic advice to current and prospective students on course selection, degree planning, transfer options, and college policies.
  • Assist students in developing personalized education plans and track their progress toward graduation.
  • Support new student orientation and first-year experience programs.
  • Monitor student performance and proactively reach out to students experiencing academic difficulties.
  • As necessary, act as a contact or resource to students needing ADA accommodation services.
  • Refer students to appropriate campus resources to assist with their educational goal achievement.
  • Provide assistance to students needing to utilize Library resources.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and College policies.
  • Participate in student success initiatives, retention efforts, and advising-related workshops.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to improve student services and academic pathways.
  • Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • A combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable success in position responsibilities.
  • 1–2 years of experience in student advising, counseling, or higher education support services.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary.

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
  • Experience working at a community college or open enrollment institution.
  • Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices particularly when performing general physical activities within an office environment.

Work Environment

Duties are performed in a typical office environment within generally climate-controlled structures. Exposure to moderate noise levels is anticipated. Exposure to moderate to heavy office traffic levels with possible frequent interruptions is anticipated. Substantial computer and/or electronic equipment use is expected. Operation of standard office equipment involves repetitive fine motor-skills.