Job Description

The Academic Advisor is part-time, staff position located on both the OCH and LLP Campus in Monroe, NC and Polkton, NC. Under the direction of the Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor works within the College’s advising centers to assists all student populations with program exploration and selection, guides students on course selection, monitors progress towards the fulfillment of academic goals and requirements, creates individualized student graduation plans, and assists students with registering for classes.

Job Duties

• Work variable schedule as needed, approximately 15-20 hours per week.
• Advise and register first-time and returning students, both walk-in and by appointment.
• Provide academic advising to distance learners via phone and online.
• Document communications with students utilizing the student retention software.
• Interpret testing results relevant to placement decisions.
• Advise and register high school students in compliance with the North Carolina Career and College Promise regulations both on and off-site.
• Audit, monitor, and evaluate individual student academic progress.
• Create college completion and graduation plans.
• Provide academic advising front desk support as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals to campus resources for students perceived as at-risk.
• Other duties as assigned.