Location: Rochester, NY Category: Grant Positions Posted On: Mon Dec 11 2023 Job Description:

Function of Position:

Advisors play a critical role in student retention, persistence, and success. They provide educational guidance and assistance for students by offering a wide range of educational planning services, including academic advisement; exploring transfer opportunities; making appropriate career decisions; and helping students understand the competitive admissions process for health programs. The Senior Advisor works closely with Admissions and the Student Success team (Advisement and Transfer Services, Career Services, Schools at MCC, and MCC Applied) to offer academic and career advising to students upon entry to the College and through post-completion. Particular emphasis will be helping students develop an understanding of career paths and opportunities related to their post-graduation career and transfer plans. As a primary point of contact for students, advisors are expected to maintain regular presence at the college and provide accessible options for meeting with students. This position reports to the Director of Career Services and requires working occasional evenings and Saturdays.

*This is a full-time temporary grant funded opportunity that may be renewed annually. This position is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary:

• Provide holistic support and guidance to students as they explore their personal, academic, and career interests

• Advise students about MCC's programs of study and academic pathways based on their career interests, skills, and experience

• Engage Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies/Undeclared students in decision making processes and promote appropriate and responsible choices on academic pathway selection

• Educate students on the academic program steps necessary to successfully complete a certificate or degree program and/or transfer to a four year college

• Create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment for students

• Utilize career and educational tools to assist students with career information related to students' interests and aptitudes (e.g. Career Coach and FOCUS 2)

• Provide coaching to help students understand and address personal, social or behavioral challenges that may affect their educational success

• Make referrals to other campus and community resources regarding student issues both academic and personal

• Collaborate closely with academic departments to stay up to date on curricular changes to maintain a high level of expertise in programs and pathways

• Provides career advisement and support to the competitive health programs

• Unofficially evaluates and interprets high school and college transcripts to determine eligibility for competitive health programs

• Coordinate advisement and career workshops, events, and presentations as required including professional development for faculty and staff throughout the College

• Maintain detailed student records and notes, including thorough documentation of advising sessions

Secondary Functions:

• Assist students with job skills that will allow them to be successful in their job search, including resume and letter writing; interviewing; job search strategies

• Participate in resume and cover letter critique service for students and alumni

• Represent the College in appropriate professional

• Interpret relevant college policies and procedures for students, faculty, and staff

• Participate in events outside of regular college hours, such as college open houses and advisement events

• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Director

MCC Expectations:

• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct.

• Contribute to, support, and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.

• Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College.

• Commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

• Commit to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

  Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization from an accredited higher education institution

• A minimum of 3 years full-time professional experience in career development, career services, advisement, or admissions

• Knowledge of a broad range of career paths and insight into the admission process including decision-making related to careers, selecting majors, and transfer opportunities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree or higher in in an appropriate area of specialization from an accredited higher education institution

• Nationally recognized career services related credentialing

• Experience with helping new students transition into a college setting

• Experience with student success initiatives

• Experience with Banner

  Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has budgeted salary of $50,000.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

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