Student Support Services Advisor
Under the direction of the SSS Coordinator, the SSS Director and the Dean of Student Services, the SSS Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of SSS services which serves 140 individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required.
- One to three years relevant professional experience working in a TRiO federal program or similar program with low income and first generation students and students with disabilities.
- Experience in providing college academic advising services, financial aid information, and developing full academic assessments for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Can effectively communicate with people from varied backgrounds both individually and in groups.
- Experience in planning and executing events to promote cultural awareness and college visits.
- Experience related to improving persistence rates for first generation, low income, and students with disabilities.
- Commitment to the goals of the project.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in handling confidential material.
Salary: Hiring Range – Minimum to Midpoint ($2,843 – 3,554/monthly)
Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/.
Proposed Hire Date: March 01, 2022
For First Consideration, Applications Must Be Received By: February 14, 2022
For More Information Contact:
Ms. Anita Berry
Benefit/Recruitment Specialist
Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3127
EOE/M/F/D/V - Western Piedmont Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values and encourages campus diversity in students, faculty, and staff.