Job Description

Posting number: 08478

Department: GSCC-501013-Advising

Job classification: Academic Advisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Student Services, Higher Education

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advisement, monitoring, mentoring, and support for first-time freshmen and continuing students in General Studies transfer areas and Pre-Health Science programs. The position exercises professional judgment in interpreting degree requirements, transfer regulations, academic policies, and program requirements to assist students in developing educational plans and achieving academic goals. The Academic Advisor analyzes student progress, identifies barriers to success, develops intervention strategies, and contributes to retention, persistence, transfer, and completion initiatives through assessment and continuous improvement efforts.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: NO

Examples of duties

• Provide comprehensive academic advising, monitoring, and mentoring while utilizing professional judgment to interpret degree requirements, transfer regulations, academic policies, and program requirements.
• Develop individualized academic plans that support students' educational, transfer, and career goals.
• Analyze student academic progress and performance data to identify potential barriers to success and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Proactively engage students through outreach efforts designed to promote retention, persistence, completion, and academic success.
• Monitor student academic progress and identify students who may benefit from early intervention services.
• Maintain accurate advising records and documentation in the College's student information system, customer relationship management system, and other institutional platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in compliance with FERPA and applicable College policies.
• Connect students with appropriate services; collaborate with other support services such as the Cardinal Tutoring Center, Student Support Services, and the Teaching and Learning Center to provide academic support
• Guide students in developing the knowledge and skills to navigate academic and student services processes
• Advise and assist students with processes associated with university transfer including course advisement, admission, and scholarship information and completion
• Provide assistance to develop, implement, conduct, and assess student engagement activities, presentations, and workshops related to retention, persistence, and degree or credential completion
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to enrollment, retention, persistence, transfer, and completion outcomes; contribute to program planning, assessment efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, create and update advisement resources, develop and deliver formal presentations, and meet all goals, objectives, and timelines
• Establish and maintain effective communication with faculty and program advisors, coordinate student transition to and communication with Faculty Advisors
• Implement College retention and advisement plans
• Assist new and continuing students in clarifying personal and academic career goals
• Assist with pre-enrollment orientation for new students.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours in support of student activities, orientation programs, registration events, recruitment efforts, and other College functions.
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Provide excellent customer service and support
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, communication or related field from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience working in student services preferred

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of degree requirements, academic policies, transfer regulations, and articulation agreements.
• Ability to interpret and apply academic requirements to individual student circumstances.
• Ability to analyze student academic progress, identify potential barriers to success, and recommend appropriate intervention strategies.
• Ability to evaluate advising outcomes and contribute to program planning and assessment activities.
• Knowledge of FERPA regulations and the ability to appropriately maintain confidential student records and information.
• Demonstrated ability to work with software used in higher education, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, learning management systems, student information systems, and productivity software
• Demonstrated ability with programs that facilitate student success, retention, program completion, and transfer to 4-year colleges/universities
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to supporting the academic success of all students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• A commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admission process
• Ability to travel between campus locations

Supplemental information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
September 2026

SALARY: Salary Schedule C3,08 , ($39,208 - $62,712) Based on the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 4, 2026– 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ( jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).

Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College’s official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.