Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented and dynamic Educational Advisor in our Career & Counseling Center to join our team of diverse higher education professionals who are committed to student success.

The Educational Advisor provides a proactive and holistic advising approach with students to understand their choice of major and career, develop an academic plan with estimated graduation date, and transfer goals (as applicable). Educational Advisor maintains extensive knowledge of course sequencing, academic programs, transfer institutions, student services, and collaborate with the colleges faculty and staff to enhance student performance and retention. This position directly impacts student success, completion, and retention, and requires considerable contact with a diverse population of students through individual and group sessions, email, in-person, and virtual sessions, as well as telephone contact.

The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic professional who fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of best practice strategies associated with all aspect of higher education advising. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver and a strong understanding of the Colleges mission and goals. Educational Advisors will demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive student information within the stated guidelines. The Educational Advisor will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive retention and completion results.

Qualified candidates will have some experience in academic advising as well as a demonstrated commitment to student-centeredness. Knowledge of FERPA privacy regulations and the ability to handle confidential information. Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and travel to branch campus locations, particularly around registration events with one (1) evening per week required; occasional Saturdays required. A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Masters degree preferred.

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc

DCCC offers a very generous benefits package, including retirement matching, health and wellness, partial remote work, tuition reimbursement/waiver and a great culture. The College was named a Great Place to Work for 10 years straight 2010-2020. It is also a great place to grow your career!

Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality.

DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.