Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to student learning and success, as well as the economic growth of the communities we serve. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!The Davie Academic Advisor delivers learning-centered, holistic academic advising and case management to support students in navigating a guided pathway aligned with their academic, career, and life goals. The Advisor designs and implements student engagement strategies that promote academic persistence, retention, and program completion. The Davie Academic Advisor reports to the Senior Director, Davie Student Services and has the following responsibilities:
Provide holistic, strengths-based academic advising that helps students create and follow personalized educational plans aligned with their academic and career goals.
Guide students through their academic journey by helping them explore program options, understand degree and certificate pathways, and make informed decisions from entry to graduation.
Monitor and support student progress by regularly reviewing academic performance and proactively intervening with students facing academic challenges (alert, suspension, or probation).
Utilize early alert systems to identify at-risk students and conduct timely outreach, offering appropriate referrals to academic support and community resources.
Develop and implement student success plans by facilitating workshops, seminars, or learning sessions on topics such as time management, study skills, or academic resilience.
Assist students with initial screenings for available support resources to meet student’s personal and financial need.
Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments to stay informed on program updates, share student concerns, and enhance advising services.
Contribute to the creation and improvement of advising tools and processes, including e-advising platforms and materials that support student access and success.
Promote student engagement and retention by organizing events, outreach initiatives, and communication strategies that increase connection to advising and campus resources.
Commit to ongoing professional development by attending trainings, participating in professional organizations (e.g., NACADA), and integrating evidence-based advising practices into daily work.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the College regarding the management, day-to-day operations, and promotion of the Ignite Davie College Promise program
Oversee data collection and reporting for the Ignite Davie program, including semester enrollment statistics, monitoring of student eligibility, and tracking of credential completion outcomes
Develop and implement engagement strategies to support and retain participants in the Ignite Davie program, fostering student success and program continuity
Contribute to the development and assessment of student learning outcomes and program goals.
Assist with recruitment, admissions and financial aid processes on the Davie Campus.
Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings
Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
One year experience advising students
2 years of experience working with students in post-secondary education or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education administration, student development, education or related field from a regionally accredited college or university
Experience providing academic advising in a higher education environment
A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible students and career opportunities.
ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus and College locations; travel between campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
