SIP Grant Academic Advisor

SIP Grant Academic Advisor

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor to work on the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Grant. This position is grant funded with a five (5) year term.

Summary of Job Duties: The Academic Advisor will provide advising to support new and prospective students, assist academic and career advising for current, new, and transfer students, participate in career exploration activities, and participate in New Student Orientation to assist with registration. The role includes holistic advising within the advisor’s caseload, assisting undecided students to select a major and map a plan to degree completion, helping students connect interests and abilities to career choices, and guiding resources and activities for job preparation and job seeking. This position specifically supports Allied Health programs. Other duties include interpreting and articulating test scores, prior college credits, and developmental course requirements for the desired degree; assisting students with access to campus services such as counseling, disability services, and tutoring; developing and delivering programs to engage students to improve retention; monitoring and intervention within the UA-PTC Early Alert system; providing intervention and support for students on Academic Probation and Suspension as well as Financial Aid Warning and Suspension to increase retention and completion; participating in training for part-time and faculty advisors; assisting UA-PTC recruitment efforts through school visits and campus tours; reporting to the Dean of Science, Math, and Allied Health at UA-PTC; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Customer- and solutions-oriented with a strong commitment to customer service while ensuring compliance with policies
• Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive two-year college and understanding of the student services operation
• Ability to articulate and deliver public speaking at a level that students can understand
• Flexible and willing to work longer hours during peak times

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, or Counseling
• Two or more years of experience in academic advising, counseling, or other higher education settings
• Bilingual in Spanish

Salary Information:

• $40,000 to $42,000

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Education

• Office for Civil Rights
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act

Constant Physical Activity:

• Hearing, manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

• Grasping, pulling, pushing, reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

• Crouching

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

• The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protections apply to all programs and activities. Background checks will be conducted for employment consideration.