Assists students with setting goals and identifying, planning for, and overcoming potential obstacles and defining steps in education and career planning; builds rapport and trust with students to support successful goal completion; monitors student progress toward goals; conducts follow-up with students; offers advisement as needed; supports instructors and program efforts to infuse instruction with persistence and success strategies. Provides assistance to students and instructors to problem-solve issues that arise related to progress toward academic goals, persistence, and attendance. Develops and presents lessons, workshops, or courses on career and/or college readiness and skills; develops relationships with college and other training providers to stay abreast of community needs and college programs in order to provide students with up-to-date and accurate information; establishes and maintains effective working partnerships with key stakeholders. Monitors student assessment scores and attendance and maintains advising log or case management files to track contact hours, issues, and outcomes of advising sessions and student portfolios with appropriate documentation. Participates in professional development opportunities as appropriate for the position to achieve program outcome goals. Promotes the College’s mission, values, and vision. Performs other tasks as assigned that support the College mission and program initiatives.

If selected for employment, the applicant must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening.

INSTITUTION:  Wayne Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community Colleges System. Located in Goldsboro, NC, the College serves Wayne and adjoining counties. Wayne Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. A Tobacco-Free Campus as of August 1, 2009.