Job Description

The Academic Advisor role is responsible for providing holistic academic advising to students from entry to completion. The Academic Advisor assists students with the development of a comprehensive academic plan by assessing academic, personal needs and career goals.  They are also responsible for keeping up to date notes and information about students using a case management approach that leverages the use of college CRM and other tools Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: 


1.  Advises students in our One College Model, with a direct focus on students enrolling in college curriculum courses.


2. Ensures class scheduling and registration of students into college classes.


3. Assists students in self-exploration to develop educational plans that are consistent with students? goals, interests, strengths, and values.


4. Participates in a case management approach using our systems to track student progress; communicates and collaborates with students, faculty and staff to ensure student learning and success.

5. Provides success coaching to explore student strengths, identify challenges, and create strategies for success.

6. Performs Standards of Progress (SOP) interventions to keep students on their academic track.

7. Reviews student transcripts to determine course selection within program of study.

8. Facilitates new student advising to identify programs of study, build guided pathway plan, and initiate student advisor assignments.


9. Educates students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to an intended/chosen academic program.


10. Provides coaching and assistance for students to assess their degree progress through to graduation.


11. Refers students to campus resources, programs, and support systems that promote academic success, career development, experience learning, and engagement in a chosen career field.


12. Ensures student compliance with academic policies and procedures.


13. Utilizes technology that supports best practices in case management advising strategy (such as our CRM, Colleague, Student Planning).


14. Collaborates with faculty to ensure student success in their chosen academic pathway.


15. Participates in outreach activities such as speaking to classes, presenting in departments, and supporting Student Affairs activities.


16. Participates in a comprehensive professional advisor development training.


17. Participates in college and departmental evaluations as part of the annual review process.


18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor?s degree in Student Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education or related area and one year of student advising experience at the college level   OR; 
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master?s degree in Student Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education or related area

About Central Piedmont Community College

Vision: Central Piedmont will be a champion of students, a catalyst for opportunity, and an exceptional provider of learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen our community. Our Mission To facilitate student learning, success and completion, Central Piedmont provides exceptional education and globally competitive training in an engaging, supportive environment. Our Values Student-Centered, Collaboration, Excellence, Accountability, Equity, Courage. We are committed to students and learning. Student Success is the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to the success of every student and employee, and we work hard to ensure a supportive, inclusive, and thriving campus environment.

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