POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for tracking and assisting students by providing holistic services from pre-enrollment to completion for a defined set of students with a primary goal of assisting them with overcoming barriers to their success in college.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build relationships with students to achieve their identified goals and objects.
Review student progress and track student use of academic support services.
Assist students in identifying factors that contribute to lack of academic progress, help students examine alternatives, and apply appropriate retention strategies to support students’ efforts.
Strategize with faculty and other college staff as needed to improve support student success.
Maintain accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs.
Support annual recruitment of new students.
Create and conduct training sessions/workshops for students, faculty and staff.
Assist with a developing and implementing a variety of institutional retention activities.
Participate in new student orientation and first year experience activities.
Utilize an SIS student records system and be able to function within a computerized office environment.
Related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Two years experience working in a college environment with a diverse student body and direct services to students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic, or Spanish
Community college experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to manage a caseload system of advising
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public, students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
LOCATIONS
North Davidson, Southeast, Clarksville, Waverly and White Bridge Road Campus.
RATE OF PAY: $41,360 – $51,700 annual salary depending on experience
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
Nashville State is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer
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