Academic coach Jobs in Port St Lucie, FL

Job Description

Join the IRSC Team - Exceptional Benefits Await You!

At Indian River State College (IRSC), you'll do more than just build a career-you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources. We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO / HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)

Retirement Plans for a Secure Future

Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.

Employee Discounts : Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. IRSC provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.

Are you a trailblazer in the world of advice? Ready to turn your passion for guiding others into a career-defining opportunity? We're on the lookout for an Academic Advisor to revolutionize the way we empower our students.

JOB SUMMARY :

The primary duties of the Academic Advisor is the continuous advisement, tracking and support of a significant assigned caseload of students from enrollment through degree / certification completion, ensuring that each assigned student has an up-date Student Success Plan, and intervening on a timely basis to maintain student enrollment and progression toward their degree / certificate goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

• Providing a significant caseload of students with academic and personal guidance to promote progression, course success, retention, completion, post-graduate success, and student satisfaction.
• Actively managing an assigned caseload of students through the processes of enrollment, student success planning, retention, and program completion.
• Taking responsibility for ensuring that assigned students remain on-track toward graduation through intrusive advising.
• Utilizing the College's River Support retention resources and other indicators of progress to assist students and faculty toward course and degree / certificate completion goals.
• Accurately responding to all inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assisting with processing of student admission, registrations, and payments as needed.
• Assembling, compiling and submitting requested reports to the provost and program director.
• Maintaining deep knowledge of all IRSC programs and services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include :

The following is preferred :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at : $39,389.28 | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.