2871-666
Job Description
Academic Coach
Academic Advising
SALARY |
$38,700 |
LOCATION |
Daytona Beach Campus |
JOB TYPE |
Fulltime |
POSITION |
#11902 |
POSTED |
1/11/2024 |
CLOSING DATE |
Open Until |
How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative and growing State College? Daytona
State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical
fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you
to be part of our team!
We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans,
and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as
professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events,
generous leave policies and more.
We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal’s “Best
Employers in Volusia County” rankings.
You belong here!
Required
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in psychology, education, student personnel, or closely
related field. One year of related experience in an advising, student support or customer service setting.
Preferred
Qualifications: Previous experience working in a higher education setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft
Office 365 (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Key Responsibilities: This
is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.
- Provides comprehensive academic and career planning services to current
and prospective students using effective communication techniques with various modes of technology and encouraging and guiding students to
define and develop realistic goals. - Participates in ongoing departmental training and cross-training activities to ensure an
understanding of the colleges programs, curriculum, graduation requirements, policies, and procedures, and resources and services available
to students, coordinating with staff in the areas of financial aid, registration and admission, and other enrollment management
services. - Inform and advise current and prospective students, staff, employers, faculty, and community partners regarding
educational offerings, degree requirements, career information, and college and community resources.
Knowledge,
Skills, & Abilities:
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of or
ability to learn student information systems such as PeopleSoft - Knowledge of FERPA Regulations for handling student
records. - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to
prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. - Ability to create reports and utilize data to make decisions
and projections. - Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and
volunteers. - Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a
service-oriented environment. - Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to
incorporate best practices into the organizational structure. - Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform
work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved. - Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency
and learn new applications and systems. - Ability to develop and deliver training presentations and programs.
For
consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr.
Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy
of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of
transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official
transcripts within 30 days of employment.
Criminal background checks are
required.
For more
information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and
interview process. To request accommodations, contact
386.506.4505.
Daytona State College
prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons
regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at
386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS
EMPLOYER
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular