Academic Advisor/Retention Specialist - Lake Erie College : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Painesville, OHSalary Range: UndisclosedREPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIONSTATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARIEDThis position is responsible for providing comprehensive undergraduate academic monitoring and advising, participating in campus-wide outreach activities and fostering the academic success of students at the College. The academic advisor/retention specialist must be responsive to the needs of a large number of diverse students and be prepared to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Advises incoming freshmen, undeclared majors and students involved with the College in high school programs.* Assists students with program planning, general course selection and other academic support.* Collaborates with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Life and Athletics to support student academic success and retention efforts.* Coordinates academic development workshops for students and support for probationary students.* Assists with the planning and implementation of First Year Experience and Exploration programming.* Maintains student advising records.* Assists with maintenance of the advising module in Jenzabar EX.* Coordinates the placement and waiver process.* Updates four-year advising plans with the deans.* Assists with the development and maintenance of advising-related publications and materials.* Assists faculty with academic advising procedures and implementation.* Assists with new student orientation programs and open campus days.* Assists in the tracking of student progress.* Serves as an information resource for students, faculty and staff regarding College policies and procedures relative to academic advising.* Performs other duties as assigned by the associate vice president for academic administration.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:* Master's degree in higher education, counseling or related field.* Background in contemporary academic intervention practices.* Knowledge of retention services, developmental education and specialized academic programming for a variety of populations.* Experience in academic advising and/or retention support.* Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.