GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Holds the primary responsibility of assisting, encouraging and advising current students to ensure students reach their goal of successfully completing their program of study by providing community resource information to students who are dealing with "life's issues". ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Be visible to the student body and campus employees serving as a role model in the areas of work ethics and hours of service Enter all activities performed in CampusVue, the college's database system Maintain up-to date graduation and employment charts with supporting documentation to ensure above minimum Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) standards are met Conduct regularly scheduled first and halfway career advising interviews within current students to ensure positive retention rates Create all Student IDs Maintain a referral directory with references to help students access outside resources they may need while attending school (i.e., transportation, child care, referrals to social services, etc.) Advise both current and prospective students on enrollment, academic programs, curriculum, course offerings and pre-requisites, attendance and make-up policy, analysis and interpretation of student transcripts, progress reports, graduation requirements and student affairs Make contact with every enrolled student prior to start of classes; provide feedback to appropriate Admissions Representative to ensure positive show rates Attend all Student Orientation sessions Monitor and track graduates' retention information and complete weekly placement reports Make daily retention calls and set appointments with potential readmits to meet weekly goals Plan and coordinate various student activities and all aspects of the college's graduation ceremonies (i.e., possible dates, locations, costs, ordering of caps and gowns, etc.) Maintain a Success Board and keep all plaques and awards updated and on display Assist in the performance of special projects delegated or assigned by the Campus Director, Director of Education or Director of Student and Career Services Meet with Program Chairs or Instructors at least bi-weekly to ensure above standard retention rates Solicit and coordinate guest/graduate speaker visits Other duties as assigned EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education and/or Business Administration, preferred EXPERIENCE: Experience in Career Services or Student Advising with emphasis on the community college, preferred KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of college placement, career and transition programs Knowledge of career development software Knowledge of college policies and procedures SKILLS: Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ABILITIES: Ability to coordinate meetings and projects Ability to meet deadlines and provide customer service to staff Ability to proofread alpha and numeric data Ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work with faculty, staff and students