Academic Advisor

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Academic Advisor

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Academic Advising & Career Services

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, fiscal year permanent position within the Department of Advising and Counseling. The Academic Advisor will provide academic guidance and advisement to students on policies, procedures, and program requirements to fulfill a certificate or degree program and assists students in selecting educational and career goals.

This position requires a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours may be required. Some travel may be required between campus locations.

Job Duties

• Assist students in course selection, registration, drop/add, and withdrawal of courses.
• Advise students of course requirements to fulfill certificate or degree programs.
• Administer, interpret and/or discuss the results of career interest inventories with students.
• Maintain and update records and student files.
• Interpret and explain institutional policies and procedures to students.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services or related field.
• Experience working with students in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service when assisting students with problem resolution and ability to seek inputfrom alternate authority if necessary.
• Knowledge of University and degree requirements.
• Ability to keep up-to-date changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge.
• Knowledge of advising practices and principles.
• Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to record and maintain files accurately, in paper and software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Knowledge of time management techniques.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with an ever-growing student population.
• Ability to communicate efficiently.
• A background check will be required for the successful candidate.
  
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
  

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.