Help Wanted: Career and College Promise Advisor – Jones County
Salary: $43,000 - $49,000 Annually
Position: Career and College Promise Advisor – Jones County
The Career & College Promise Advisor – Jones County fosters the development of positive relationships between Lenoir Community College, Jones Senior High School, and courses that meet the broader needs of the community and industry. This role's primary focus is serving as the primary advocate and advisor for high school students in CCP programs. Eighty percent of duties and time are devoted to directly serving students and meeting the program needs of Jones Senior High School CCP students. A complementary role is to support continuing education instructors and promote the expansion of workforce development courses in Jones County. Essential elements of the position include bridging the gap between college and high school and providing learning opportunities for students at various professional and academic development stages. This position reports to the Director of High School Programs and College Access.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, higher education, counseling, or a related field from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor
Three years of experience in recruiting, counseling, and/or retention is preferred
Ability to manage diverse policy requirements
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong communication skills are necessary
Ability to work productively under little or no supervision
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse; some standing and walking
Must be able to lift and move 35 pounds or more
Ability to participate in fundraising events with long-term exposure to heat and cold
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The duties of the Career & College Promise Advisor – Jones County include, but are not limited to:
Assist in developing plans of study combining secondary and postsecondary coursework to ensure that students have access to the maximum number of college credits available to them through the Career and College Promise program
Assist in the development of schedules that support gradual transitions into increasing levels of independence in postsecondary coursework
Work with secondary and postsecondary staff to ensure coordination of high school and college schedules that allow access to required coursework
Assist secondary staff with the registration of students in postsecondary courses
Support the Associate Dean - Jones County Center in planning and managing CE/Workforce Development courses in Jones County
Provide counsel and support for CE instructors
Compile and store data related to student success, including completion rates
Assist the high school with advising, registering, and monitoring dually enrolled students
Assist with new student orientation
Facilitate curriculum planning between secondary and postsecondary subject areas to reduce redundancy and maximize collaboration
Facilitate cooperative planning to align secondary and postsecondary expectations
Work with postsecondary department heads to increase course offerings at specific times or regarding special topics
Coordinate between college and high school staff to identify professional development that is appropriate or deemed necessary
Connect students with support services at the College
Promote Career and College Promise and LCC curriculum and workforce development courses, both on and off campus
Participate in parent involvement activities at the high school
Collaborate with college and high school disability service staff to ensure proper student support
Serve as the college advisor to CCP students
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.
