PBI HOLISTIC ADVISOR 

College: BRCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Student Services 

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

The advisors are responsible for leading the redevelopment of academic and career advising to better meet underprepared, minority and low to middle-income student needs and pilot intrusive developmental advising strategies.  Qualifications for the advisor positions include a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree or higher preferred, with five years of successful experience in college student advisement. This position reports to the PBI Director for statistical program analysis and adherence to the goals and objectives of the Title III PBI Grant as outlined by the U. S. Department of Education.  Works in collaboration PBI initiatives in research and with Digital Learning and Academic Support staff and College faculty and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
40% Implement advising strategies for underprepared/underserved, and low-middle income students to help reach their educational and career goals. Develop advising materials for assistance with learning and utilizing college software programs as well as other related informational systems within the college.
30% Advise dual enrollment students on course selection, degree pathways, transfer options, and post-graduation planning. Connect students with campus resources, including tutoring, counseling, accessibility, and career services. Represent the college at high school events, parent nights, and info sessions to support recruitment efforts. Guide students through the transition to full-time college, including admissions, financial aid, and onboarding.
15% Track all consultation sessions and data prescribed by the objectives of the grant.
10% Serve as liaison between the cohort and all pertinent departments that address financial aid, admissions, registrar’s office, and academic affairs.
5% Attends PBI research meetings for data collection and strategy assessments related to Title III Grant. Other duties as assigned

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in education, Computer Science, Library and Information Systems, Teaching, Psychology

Required Experience: Three (3) years’ experience working in information technology, instructional design, teaching and learning center or student success center in a higher education setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced:
• Excellent communication and listening abilities: persuasive and negotiation skills, strong professional writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Project management and planning capabilities.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to gather and collect data and build reports using analytics


Proficient:
• Customer service skills combined with a strong work ethic and a self-motivated approach toward achieving consistent results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnic, cultural and socially diverse student population.
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive student information.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver work product under tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals on projects and tasks.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: Master's degree

Preferred Experience: • Three (3) years’ experience in higher education.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.