GCC Academic Advisor - Temporary Position

Temporary Position Announcement
GCC Academic Advising Center

Title of Position: Academic Advisor, temporary hourly rate, no benefits
Salary: $12-14.50/hour (depending on experience)
Length of Assignment: May 9, 2011 – September 2, 2011
Work Schedule:
Regular semester hours:
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (with one hour lunch)
Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with one hour lunch)

Summer hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (with one hour lunch),
Supervisor: Ibrahim Naim

Job Summary:
Advises students on GCC and MCCCD academic degree and certificate programs in person and remotely via phone and email.

Assists students in the development of an individual educational plan and selection of courses applicable to their educational goals. Conducts degree/certificate progress checks and graduation audits.

Provides information to students regarding admissions, class registration, transfer credit, President’s scholarship, GCC Honors program, placement testing, graduation requirements, Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), Arizona transfer pathways and transfer resources.

Provides brief training to students on the GCC online class schedule and MCCCD My.maricopa.edu web site and exposes students to relevant web resources. Documents advisement notes in web-based system.

Minimum Qualifications:
Previous advising experience in a college/university setting OR related experience.
Completed at least 24 college credits.
Very good computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Familiar with SIS and Peoplesoft.

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Previous advising or teaching experience in a college/university setting
Knowledge of MCCCD degree programs and curriculum
Previous advising experience within MCCCD

To apply:

Send resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience by 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2011 to: Dr. Ibrahim Naim Ibrahim.naim@gcmail.maricopa.edu no phone calls please.