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Academic Adviser

Academic Adviser

Exempt C-3
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Director of Enrollment Services
Location: Office located at the Little Colorado Campus, Winslow, Arizona.
General Statement of Responsibilities: To provide academic advisement to prospective and current students concerning all college programs, degree requirements, testing, transfer and student activities. Perform a variety of public service functions to enhance college educational programs; have a positive working relationship with faculty, staff and students.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of two years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of academic programs, financial assistance/academic eligibility, policies and procedures, and recruiting practices.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide access to information and academic advising to students concerning registration, course selection, scholarships, financial aid, graduation requirements, career goals, placement testing and special needs referral.
  • Assist students with post-secondary planning and transfer activities.
  • Refer students to appropriate offices for specialized services.
  • Coordinate with Campus/Center Manager to provide a student friendly registration process.
  • Facilitate training of temporary registration advisers.
  • Coordinate tutoring program, assuring completion and distribution of necessary forms.
  • Refer and distribute information to students requesting special needs accommodations.
  • Perform duties as program adviser to students in specialized programs as required.
  • Coordinate placement testing during registration and administer testing services throughout the semester.
  • Perform duties of Admissions Officer as required.
  • Provide coordination and assistance for graduation ceremony as required.
  • Serve on departmental and college committees as assigned.
  • Perform related duties and secondary assignments as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to perform the tasks with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Sufficient physical dexterity to use a telephone, computer keyboard and other electronic equipment.
  • Critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hear and listen in the normal range (corrected), and speak and give general directs clearly.
Required License/ Certification:
  • Valid Arizona driver's license.
  • Notary commission required once in the position.
Compensation: Initial salary range for this position is $35,921 to $40,000, depending on prior experience and education.
Closing Date: August 16, 2010.
Position Availability: August 23, 2010
Application Information:
  • Forward cover letter (which outlines how you meet the qualifications listed above)
  • Résumé including dates of employment
  • Copies of transcripts with Degree(s) posted
  • A list of five current professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers
You may submit your application two ways:
  • By postal mail to:
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Northland Pioneer College                                                                                    Job application button
PO Box 610
Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610
  • By internet. Clicking on the "Submit Your Application Online" button to the right.
Please be sure to upload your documents as file attachments for all required
application materials. We accept PDF files and Word documents.
*** Please DO NOT COPY AND PASTE your application materials
into the e-mail links on this site.***

Submission of ALL required application materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required verification document upon hire.
Questions?
Contact Human Resources by phone at (928) 524-7470
or you can send them an e-mail.

Please DO NOT COPY AND PASTE your application materials into the e-mail link above.

Northland Pioneer College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. District grievance procedures will be followed for compliance with Title IX and Section 504 requirements. The Affirmative Action Compliance Officer is the Director of Human Resources, 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ 86025, (928) 524-7471. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is the Coordinator of Disability Resources and Access, 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901, (800) 266-7845. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.