Advise students and coordinate first-year experience (FYE) and retention initiatives. This position requires day, evening, and occasional weekend hours and travel.

1. Advising

• Provide academic advising to prospective and returning students in the Associate in General Education program. 
• Explain policies, procedures, and program requirements and assist students in selecting educational and career goals. 
• Assist with registration; verify student prerequisites and requirements. 
• Maintains records/files on advising activities and student information.  

2. First-Year Experience 

• Coordinate the College’s new student orientation program. 
• Contact new students daily to welcome them to the college and provide new student orientation and advisor information. 
• Update student records for new student orientation. 
• Assist in developing and carrying out first-year experience initiatives. 

3. Retention 

• Assist in developing and carrying out retention initiatives. 
• Coordinate retention activities for at-risk students whose progress is not satisfactory. 
• Coordinate programs for students to enhance participation, retention, goal completion and graduation. 
• Use Finish First to identify near completers and coordinate with advisors on outreach to students. 
• Publicize and promote services, resources, and activities of the College. 

4. General Student Affairs 

• Assist with recruitment, retention, graduation, and other College-related activities. 
• Participate in professional and staff development opportunities.  
• Actively participate in Student Affairs planning, evaluation, and program review. 
• Treat students and colleagues respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interaction that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate. 
• Serve on committees as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned and other related duties incidental to the work described herein.