Posting Details

Position Summary Information

Position Title Student Advisor & Recruiter, CCP Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule N/A Expected Work Schedule Variable Anticipated Days Variable Anticipated Hours 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime, evening and weekends as needed. Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Summary

Provides student advising and academic success coaching services, in multiple delivery modalities, while connecting students with necessary student and academic support services needed to promote successful college entry and progress towards program completion. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to recruit, advise, and enroll high school students into Career and College Promise (CCP) courses while adhering to Administrative Code requirements for documentation and eligibility of dually enrolled students.

Duties

Advises students at all A-B Tech locations, online and/or in-person, in program admissions processes, verification of program selection, including the college entry and selective/limited admission processes, paperwork completion, and appropriate program advisor referral and scheduling.

Understands and interprets placement, college policies, procedures, and degree requirements, and refers students to college resources and services as necessary.

Provides success coaching for assigned students at the beginning of each term to facilitate a successful onboarding process and connection with the College.

Utilizes the retention management system and communicates with students and faculty to assist students with successful completion of course and degree requirements.

Communicates with students at various momentum points, connecting them with staff, faculty, and other resources to ensure progress towards program completion, including maintaining satisfactory academic progress for good academic standing and financial aid eligibility.

Serves as primary Career and College Promise (CCP) liaison for high schools as assigned.

Advises and serves as a success advocate for CCP students, with a focus on career guidance through high school and assistance with transition from CCP to regular college admission.

Adheres to CCP Administrative Code FTE compliance requirements and NCCCS system office enrollment eligibility criteria for dually enrolled students.

Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the College as a Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school, including initial communication with prospective students, issuing, and updating F-1/M-1 student visas, and advising.

Contributes and adheres to the College Vision, Mission including RISE principles, Values, and Foundational Focus Areas.

Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

Bachelor's Degree;

One year of full-time or equivalent experience working with students in advising, orientation, counseling, or related area at the college or secondary school level;

One year of full-time or equivalent experience working with demographically diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

Three years of full-time or equivalent experience working in career services field or college career advising at the secondary or post-secondary level.

Experience with Colleague/Ellucian or other student information systems.

Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Should:

Read the following before submitting the Application:

• Application Selection Process
• Technical Support Tips

Upload Required Documents:

• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
  
• Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
  

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 03/06/2023 Start Date 04/10/2023 Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $48,984 - $50,484 Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 24.5% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Total Compensation: $73,059 - $75,048

• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment

Questions

A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!