Professional Curriculum Advisor
Employer
Job Location
Flat Rock, NC
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Technical/Paraprofessional
Application Period
Closes: Friday, March 31, 2023
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
The Purpose
Lead and implement faculty advising procedures at the College, particularly in the Pre-Associate Degree Nursing program area(s). Provide a high level of customer service support and ensure students are made aware of all available college resources to assist them in achieving academic success. This position works in a cross-disciplinary team with multiple College stakeholders from Health Sciences, College Transfer, Student Services, and will work at all campus locations/campuses.
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- Maintain an advising caseload primarily of pre-nursing students. Use predictive analytics to identify barriers to success, persistence, and completion and create individualized guided pathways for students to help them complete their goals. Provide proactive and individualized support to a student caseload facilitated by an early alert/advising system.
- Evaluate, assess and implement pre-nursing advising efforts at BRCC. Work closely with department deans, directors and student services to determine advising needs.
- Identify and provide proactive outreach to students, connecting them to intentional intervention and student support activities as needed.
- Work in a cross-disciplinary team with multiple College stakeholders from Health Sciences, College Transfer located at all campus locations/campuses.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of advising documents, processes, and procedures.
- Train and mentor faculty as needed to successfully advise students.
- Explore best practices for advising, and collaborate with other faculty on the implementation of guidelines.
- Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
- Serve on College-wide committees as needed.
- Support students to complete the nursing program application process as needed. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with transfer institutions to ensure appropriate pre-nursing advising.
Additional duties and Responsibilities
As assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience
All persons must provide verifiable and relevant professional experience in a work-place setting or demonstrated instructional/teaching environment. Experience and use of best practices in advising required. Experience working in community college or higher education settings is preferred.
Skills and the Know-How
Current knowledge in the field. Possess strong personal and professional integrity, effective verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, Content Management Systems (CMS), College email and website, web-based computer applications associated with the position.
- Excellent counseling skills for use in the educational setting to include, career, crisis, diversity and sensitivity issues, and general admissions counseling
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse population of students, parents, co-workers, or outside agencies
- Ability to multi-task to meet the demands of a high advising load
- A student-centered customer service attitude is required
- A positive attitude with a real enjoyment of the challenge of working toward positive outcomes
- Maintain a flexible schedule which may include some evenings, weekends, and travel
- Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team with multiple College stakeholders
Additional Information
Physical Demands
The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.
Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution
Preferred Qualifications
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Position Description
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https://www.blueridge.edu/about-blue-ridge/human-resources-department/ca...
How to Apply
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Job Post Contact
Teisha Baynard