Job Description

Posting number: 08676

Department: JSCC-501030-Dean of Students

Job classification: Advisor Nursing and Allied Health

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Professional, Higher Education, Professional Education

Summary

Salary: $40,000.00 to $46,000.00 based on ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C-3 and experience.

This position coordinates the nursing and allied health advising program and serves as a resource for other advisors and students. The nursing and allied health advisor works with the faculty and advising staff to facilitate and provide consistent advising procedures for the nursing and allied health students and their respective programs.

Examples of duties

1. Work closely with the Advising Coordinator in developing and implementing effective and consistent advising procedures, strategies and activities that assist nursing and allied health students in achieving their academic goals.
2. Serve on the Academic Advisory Committee.
3. Assist in coordinating and scheduling Advising Week.
4. Coordinate the access and flow of information from four-year colleges and universities academic transcripts.
5. Assist with telephone calls and correspondence to interested nursing and allied health students.
6. Maintain knowledge of current theories and practices in Academic Advising, specifically nursing and allied health practices and academic requirements and programs.
7. Maintain a collection of reference resources and assist students, faculty and staff in the use of these resources.
8. Compile information and files on applicants to the division programs such as applications, On-course audits, transcripts, etc. as requested.
9. Assist the Director of Articulation in planning and implementing training workshops for faculty and staff advisors.
10. Assist in coordinating the College’s access to the STARS computer system.
11. Attend career fairs as needed.
12. Respond to inquiries regarding degree requirements, transferability of courses, and general advising.
13. Assist students during registration periods.
14. Interpret admissions, records, grading, and registration policies to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
15. Confer with students regarding student records and academic policies.
16. Promote positive campus/community relations for the Advising Center and the College.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Serve as Admissions, Records and Advising representative on committees as appointed.
2. Prepare and arrange for printing and mailing of printed materials for nursing and allied health programs.
3. Assist in maintaining up-to-date information about nursing and allied health programs on the college web site.
4. Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required.

Experience: One year of full-time related work experience preferred.

Supplemental information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. All application materials must be submitted through the online system. Paper documents will not be accepted by Human Resources. Please have ALL documents available for uploading at the time of application completion.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position
• Current resume
• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
• Work experience verification* in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment, whether full time or part time, and position title(s). Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document. If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)
• Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.

*A work experience verification form can be found at Human Resources - Jefferson State Community College. Verification is the responsibility of the applicant. Verification must be completed by the employer and returned to the applicant for uploading with the online application. Do not return the paper form to Human Resources.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of Jeff State. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Available Positions - Jefferson State Community College

www.jeffersonstate.edu

205.856.7764

205.856.8598