Academic Advisor I

Fayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a new member to join our Advising Team and now accepting applications for a full-time Academic Advisor!

The Academic Advisor is a member of the Academic Advising Team and is responsible for providing appropriate academic and transitional support to students in a holistic manner. The primary focus of this role is to develop relationships with students and guide them through course selection, academic planning, and personal development.

• Advise first year students on course selection and academic planning, aligning with their educational goals and degree requirements.
• Assist first year students in understanding academic policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and promoting student success.
• Monitor student progress and identify at-risk students, providing timely intervention strategies and resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and other support staff to coordinate student support services, including tutoring, mentoring, and career services.
• Develop and maintain accurate student records in accordance with institutional policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

• Achieve a high student retention rate for first-year students by providing comprehensive onboarding, continuous support, and early intervention strategies.
• Efficiently advise an assigned number of students per semester, fostering meaningful connections and guiding them through academic and personal development.
• Consistently maintain a high percentage of students reporting satisfaction with their advising experience through personalized attention, clear communication, and goal-oriented guidance.
• Effectively coordinate and promote mandatory advising sessions, ensuring strong attendance rates and active engagement from students.
• Contribute to a high conversion rate of admitted students to enrollment through tailored outreach, efficient onboarding, and the establishment of clear academic pathways.
• Encourage and facilitate early course registration among advisees.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, behavioral science, or a closely related field.
• Two years of increasingly responsible academic, career, and personal coaching and advising experience or other relevant instructional coaching responsibilities.

• Knowledge of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the financial aid process.
• Experience developing and maintaining a learner-centered and culturally responsive approach to advising and case management for new and continuing students.
• Experience with advising students holistically throughout the entire college experience.
• Experience supporting students’ progression toward their educational and career goals through the use of various evidence-based strategies.