Academic Advisor-Transfer STEM
Howard Community College
Job Description:
Provide academic and transfer advising to currently
enrolled students regarding program planning, course scheduling,
graduation clearances and transfer policies. Collaborates closely with STEM partners at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC),Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), and Montgomery College (MC) to develop and implement advising strategies for STEM
students. Assists with the development and coordination of transfer
advising materials and processes to develop a transfer advising model
which can be replicated. Assists with the coordination of all kinds of
transitional activities to encourage successful STEM
transfer. Utilize technical assets to support advising and transfer
activities with partner institutions to encourage retention and transfer
of STEM students. Interprets various college policies and procedures for students, faculty and staff in particular as these relate to STEM
transfer. Assists with the development of electronic and hard copy
informational materials for students, faculty and staff . Assists with STEM transfer partnership/articulation agreements with HCC’s four year partners. Responds to all forms of STEM transfer inquiries, including in-person, telephone, written, and on-line.
Compensation:
$27.37 per hour. This position is overtime eligible for hours worked over 40.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in education, social science, student development,
counseling or a related field or 3-5 years of previous advising
experience. Prior experience with advising, teaching or counseling
experience required including special populations. Knowledge of student
communication management systems required. Excellent technology skills
related in particular to online research and electronic information
delivery. Demonstrated organization skills. Excellent interpersonal,
written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service while
managing multiple priorities. Ability to maintain strict
confidentiality. Regular attendance is a requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related
to advising, transfer, and general education strongly preferred.
Outstanding knowledge of HCC’s academic policies and procedures.
Outstanding knowledge of MHEC policies and procedures related to transfer programs found thorough out the state particularly as these policies relate to STEM programs. Knowledge of ARTSYS, College Source, CollegeView, Ellucian’s Colleague student system, ImageNow, and other software applications preferred.
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Howard Community College is committed to valuing diversity and
recognizes the critical role of an educational institution in preparing
its students, faculty, and staff to become contributing members of the
global community. The Diversity Committee promotes conversation,
exchange, and an increased awareness of diversity issues affecting the
college community.
“We acknowledge that diversity is more than a concept or philosophy; it
is a way of being. Diversity is recognizing, appreciating, respecting,
listening to and learning from the unique talents and contributions of
all people.”
