Full-Time: Academic Advisor
Job Description
Salary : $19.15 Hourly
Location : Roseburg, OR
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2023-00321
Department : Full-Time Employment
Opening Date : 01/18/2024
Closing Date : Continuous
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Full-Time Classified
Full-Time Classified
The Academic Advisor position is Open Until Filled so that we can find the ideal candidate for our amazing team.
Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you!
As a Full-Time Classified Academic Advisor, you will work with new and continuing students in both individual and group settings to help students explore educational and career options, establish academic and life goals, and implement related action plans. The advisor will need to possess positive energy, exceptional communication skills, creativity, and enthusiasm for helping students through the entire educational journey. This position will assess students' academic level, attends to student academic inquiries, assist in the resolution of individual academic needs, and advises on academic program changes. Advises and assists students in the development of individual academic student education plans and class schedules, helps students with resources, develops and maintains appropriate files and records, and has a deep understanding of all academic programs, and works closely with all campus departments, staff, and faculty. This position requires ongoing communication and liaison work with other colleges and universities regarding transfer programs. The position assures that students have access to academic advising to meet their education and career goals.
If you have an interest in coming to work every day to invest in the vitality of our next generations opportunities for career, personal and economic success, we welcome your application. We have the very best students, and our team is looking for the very best colleague to help reach its goals. Bring your energy, diligence, commitment, and collaborative spirit for student success to UCC.
REASONS TO WORK HERE
The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities.
Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything youd want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or associate degree plus equivalent experience.
- Twelve months of professional experience in an educational setting providing academic advising, career counseling, student retention, or related student services.
- Demonstrated presentation, seminar, workshop, and/or teaching experience.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience working with individuals from diverse social, economic, ethnic, academic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technology.
- Two years of community college academic advising or counseling.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position;
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
- or...
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.
For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com.
If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-Time, regular employees. This includes:
- Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
- Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
- Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
- $30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)
Optional Benefits including:
- Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
- Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
- Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance plans
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