STEM Holistic Advisor-Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Math and Physical Science

Compensation:

$51,000-$57,000 Salary commensurate with education and experience

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E07

Department:

Student Advising

Position Summary

This position will provide academic and career advisement for Engineering degree seeking students; attend to student academic inquiries; assist in the resolution of individual academic problems; advise on academic changes; advise and assist students in the development of academic plans, class schedules, and transfer evaluations.
If you have exceptional attention to detail and desire to help others succeed, open-minded with the desire to learn how to be a good academic adviser, then this is the position for you and we will train you how.
The mission of the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science department at Northern New Mexico College is to educate undergraduates in scientific concepts, laboratory methodologies, and the natural environment of northern New Mexico, to prepare them for graduate school and professional career opportunities in the broad sciences and health fields. The college’s Math Department offers a Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees in Math.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with Academic Chairs, faculty, and staff, regarding academic pathways, retention, completion, and success on an individual student basis.
• Provide academic counseling and mentoring to students and potential students;
• Provide career counseling and mentoring to students and potential students;
• Assist students in selecting course work appropriate to their skill levels, career and academic goals;
• Monitor student academic progress and coordinate follow-up meetings with students as necessary;
• Provide application, admissions, and financial aid advisement;
• Perform middle and high school outreach;
• Participate in annual advisement and financial aid training;
• Assist with student recruitment and related activities;
• Participate in development and execution of New Student Orientation programs;
• Assist faculty advisement and athletic coaches by providing records, evaluations and other request data;
• Participate in the College’s Early Alert Program;
• Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using the academic evaluation system;
• Maintain student files throughout their academic careers and make changes to records as necessary;
• Audits student records for curriculum, major, graduation requirements;
• Disseminates information on college policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.;
• Assist with proctoring and administration of HiSET, Accuplacer, CLEP tests and other testing center activities.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree, no previous experience needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in student advisement and/or mentoring, working with low-income minority students in rural communities
• Preparing and delivering presentations to high school and college students is preferred
• Experience with Ellucian Banner Student Administrative Software.
• 3 years of experience in higher education in experience developing student-centered academic support systems at scale
• Experience implementing outcomes-based activities
• Experience implementing outcomes-based activities; History providing wraparound services and supports to increase success for STEM students

​SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License;
• Occasional travel is required;
• Must be willing to work odd hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate college policy to students;
• Strong collaborative/teamwork experience and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Ability to work with difficult/angry students;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Record maintenance skills;
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports;
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments;
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information;
• Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion;
• Ability to analyze and solve problems;
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues;
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements;
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records;
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• No or very limited physical effort required; up to 25 pounds
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Position is contingent upon grant funding

Best consideration date: December 3, 2023

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  A complete application must include:  1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of unofficial transcripts conferring required degree, and 4) names, addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three professional references.

Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts.

References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews. 

Additional required application materials should be sent to:   [email protected]

EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.