Academic Advising Director directs the academic advising department, its processes, and its advisors. Works closely with academic advisors to ensure that a proactive and high-quality approach is taken with all students advising needs. Being an Academic Advising Director assists Dean or Associate Dean in the preparation and implementation of department wide goals, procedures, and controls. Analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. Additionally, Academic Advising Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the associate dean. The Academic Advising Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Academic Advising Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Note: Student Employees are not eligible to apply for Academic Professional "PCC Only" job postings.
Portland Community College seeks a student-centered Advising Specialist to provide asset-based academic advising and retention services within a specific Academic and Career Pathway within the Division of Academic and Career Pathway Guidance. Based on our anticipated needs, Advising Specialists will assist students in developing academic goals, long- and short-term academic plans, unofficial transcript evaluations, informal degree audits, evaluation of placement test scores, and providing information on credit and non-credit programs at PCC. A successful candidate will build and sustain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators within a respective pathway. The successful candidate will develop and maintain Consistent relationships with assigned students through ongoing engagement and outreach. A successful candidate will support PCC's commitment to equitable access to all students. In addition, they will be committed to holistic student support that addresses academic, work, health, and financial matters. They will ensure that students are aware of basic-need support and resources, including access to food, housing, and transportation. The successful candidate will be willing to support our students by leveraging various support modalities, including virtual, in-person, phone, and email. A hybrid work schedule will be provided, the advising position requires flexibility to provide services based on the needs of the students, which may include evening and weekend hours.
Portland Community College is committed to equitable student success and the role of the advisor is evolving to meet the needs of our students. If you are interested in working in an environment that is shifting the work to a holistic model to create true change and impact the lives and future of our community, please apply today!
In your cover letter, please include the following in ways that highlight your professional accomplishments and the lived experiences that inform how you meet: 1) Minimum qualifications. 2}) the skills and abilities that are critical for success in this position.
Understanding and application of student development, career development and student learning theories
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).
Three years of professional-level experience working in post secondary education in one or more of the following areas: teaching, administration, or curriculum development.
PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.
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Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.