Academic Advisor

The Academic Support Advisor is responsible for providing advisement, support, and resources to new and progressing students to aid in student success and retention. The Academic Support Advisor will be active in developing academic plans for at-risk students; providing academic advising that supports retention and student progression. The Academic Support Advisor will assist in developing student’s academic skills and tools for academic success and refer students to other resources that can impact academic success while supporting student personal development. 

Responsibilities:

• Review and monitor probation/repeat students at a minimum bi-weekly. Develop action plans for students that are struggling, coordinate with campus administration/faculty, and provide resources to be successful
• Review weekly campus reports (e.g. attendance, grade analysis, withdrawal) to identify at risk students and initiate outreach efforts to contact student and develop a plan.
• Review at risk students in weekly meetings to discuss retention efforts and collaborate with faculty and campus leadership.
• Participate in weekly calls with Central Support Senior Leadership to discuss at risk students and campus retention efforts. This includes monitoring advisement plans to ensure campus efforts are in alignment towards program goals and student success.
• Provide academic support and advisement to a diverse group of students in the role of mentor and coach
• Facilitate development of educational academic skills and foster behavior of student success in an academic setting
• Monitor ongoing performance of students, and communicate proactively about their academic success
• Provide advisement related to the development of coping skills and other skills appropriate to students in higher education
• Instruct COL099 (LPN) and HCON200 (ADN) courses to assist in the development of the necessary skills that are needed for the nursing school
• Collaborate with faculty members regarding the success of students. Schedule appointments for advisement and/or tutoring sessions with faculty.
• Follow up with faculty and students on interventions to respond to the diverse needs of students regarding academic and non-academic issues
• Maintain records of student outreach and assistance
• Develop, curate, and organize support materials for students in collaboration with other stakeholders, and have them available to students
• Provide workshops on skills and tools for academic success
• Monitor the effectiveness of the student resources
• Connect students with community resources to help them with non-academic issues affecting their ability to succeed in the program
• Serve as the campus's liaison for the Hondros College of Nursing online library by providing assistance with library navigation and use of its resources

Requirements:

• Assoicates degree required; bachelors preferred or equivalent experience
• Two years administrative experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in higher education in a student support role
• Strong math and English proficiency and academic skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team according to established policies and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in tutoring and advisement, especially with at-risk students
• Experience in working with a diverse student population

About Us:

Since 2006, Hondros College of Nursing has been graduating high-quality, work-ready nurses who enter the field with exceptional clinical, communication and collaborative skills. Our approach is focused and direct — truly the Better Way to Become a Nurse. Our unique Learn and Earn Ladder approach sets Hondros College of Nursing apart from the typical educational path. After completing one program, students can work as a nurse and earn income before taking the next step — or they can keep progressing through each program to the next level. No matter which route they take, Hondros nurses always receive an unprecedented amount of support in a student-centric, family-like environment. For more information about Hondros College of Nursing, please visit: www.hondros.edu