Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Career and College Promise Advisor
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Advisor provides support for high school students, in conjunction with the high school counselors, in an effort to improve student participation and success in the CCP program. This position will serve students at North Lenoir and South Lenoir High Schools.
The duties of the Career and College Promise Advisor include, but are not limited to:
Provide perspective, encouragement, and insight as students set academic and career goals
Provide guidance as students develop success strategies to overcome academic difficulties, setbacks, and barriers
Assist students individually and in small groups
Assist students with establishing an academic plan within CCP
Advise students within the CCP program as well as perspective students
Serve as a liaison between high schools and college
Collaborate with Career Coach and GEAR UP Success Coach to assist students with career exploration and transition to college
Collaborate with the Director of Student Success & Equity (Dual Enrollment) to organize and provide information sessions about CCP
Collaborate with the Director of Student Success & Equity (Dual Enrollment) to provide orientation to CCP student and parents
Track quantitative and qualitative data and report student performance
Participate in professional development with the high school counselors
Collaborate with Secondary Education Coordinator (LCPS)
Maintain excellent records/documentation
On campus duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required
3 years of advising experience is preferred
Experience with Career and College Promise is preferred
Ability to build rapport and work well with students
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and the use of a variety of office equipment to include fax machine, photocopier, scanner, and telephone systems
Excellent typing, customer service, communications, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
High school facilities (Mobile Office)
External facilities
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, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.
