Academic/College Success Advisor I - Career Coach

$45,890 - $45,890/Yr

Hawkeye Community College - Waterloo, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Waterloo, IA

Educational Services

About the position

The Academic/College Success Advisor I - Career Coach at Hawkeye Community College is a full-time position focused on supporting students throughout their educational journey, from orientation to graduation. This role emphasizes career advising and academic guidance, helping students explore career paths, prepare for job searches, and navigate their academic programs. The advisor will coordinate registration procedures, develop educational plans, and deliver workshops and activities aimed at enhancing student success.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and markets career services to students, alumni, staff, faculty, employers, and community.
• Coaches students on career readiness and onboarding into various majors.
• Assists students with job search strategies, resume/cover letter writing, interview tips, networking, and salary negotiation.
• Conducts practice 'mock' interviews and assists with career fairs.
• Evaluates and interprets student potential through assessments measuring interest, abilities, and work values.
• Stays updated on employment trends and job outlook.
• Assists students in forming realistic vocational/educational goals and identifying barriers to employment.
• Organizes and prepares student files for registration and prepares degree audits.
• Utilizes academic support services to enhance student program completion.
• Creates and implements preventative measures for academic intervention referrals.
• Presents and coordinates workshops for students, faculty, and staff.
• Addresses and mediates student conflicts.
• Interprets standardized tests for advising and course placement.
• Manages student progress through individual appointments and group settings.
• Maintains accurate records of student interactions in CRM Advise.
• Conveys and interprets college requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and revises written tools and oral presentations as needed.
• Teaches sections of The College Experience or Career Exploration.
• Assists in the training of new advisors and supervises interns and student workers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Social Work, Conflict Resolution, or related field.
• One year of related experience in advising or career coaching.
• Knowledge of career/student development theories and trends.
• Ability to administer and interpret career assessment instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to perform public speaking engagements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching or advising in higher education.
• Three or more years of related experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tuition remission
• Holiday leave
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Choice of retirement programs (IPERS or TIAA)