The Student Support Services Academic/Career Advisor is responsible for advising Student Support Services participants on issues related to transition to college, academic issues such as coursework and program choices, and career choice. The Advisor will accomplish these responsibilities both through in-person guidance, as well as by developing handouts, written materials, and other resources for students.

• Provide career development and job search advising to Student Support Services students, both in individual and group settings.
• Help Student Support Services participants to understand the academic and administrative processes, procedures, and expectations of College programs, and in planning and developing a course of study, including degree/certificate plans.
• Teach study skills and career development seminars for Student Support Services participants.
• In order to perform these essential functions, the Student Support Services Academic/Career Advisor must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of experience in academic advising or related services in a higher education or student development setting.
• Must have the ability to form effective working relationships with students and other employees, and must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in the use of administrative computing systems and commonly used programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to successfully work with at-risk students and address the full spectrum of their educational and career needs.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and conduct workshops and events.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently.
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Must have knowledge of TRiO and Student Support Services programming.
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy.

A complete application packet must be received no later than 1 p. m., Friday, January 27, 2023. A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references
• Résumé
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position
• Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
• Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT

Please Note:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.

When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. Most correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $17.40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is January 27, 2023.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.

Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview. Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment. All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.

Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, that no person no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Wallace State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 256-352-8029. Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirm an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.