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Salary : $50,585.60 - $57,657.60 Annually
Location : Sierra Vista Campus, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2602177-000099
Division: FT--Student Services
Departments: FT--Student Services - Advising & Career
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: NE07
Duration/Parameters: 40 Hours/Week; 12 Months/Year
Position Summary
Position Summary: The Academic/Career Advisor is responsible for providing student-centered academic advising support to assist students in planning their educational career, learning skills necessary for academic success. Connecting students to campus resources and services in support of goal attainment.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
Marketing Statement
Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Provides comprehensive academic and career planning services to students using effective communication techniques with various modes of technology; encourages and guides students to define and develop academic goals
Participates in annual commencement ceremony, ongoing departmental training and cross-training activities to ensure an understanding of the colleges programs, curriculum, graduation requirements, policies, and procedures, and resources and services available to students, coordinating with staff in the areas of financial aid, registration and admission, and other enrollment management services
Collaborates with college recruiters and department staff on new student onboarding program in addition to supporting retention and student success programming
Engages students in academic and career planning assessments, interprets results, and assists students in developing an educational plan that leads to student success, completion, and/or transfer. Supports an appreciative advising framework that focuses on building positive and trusting relationships with students and colleagues
Participates in college committees and task forces as required and works with faculty and academic staff to develop student-focused processes and assists in the development of goals and objectives for the department
Provides brief crisis intervention support and refers students to the college C.A.R.E.S. Team for appropriate referral support while supporting trauma informed practices; advises students on academic lack-of-progress probation/suspension
Supports the college's early alert program and other related retention initiatives and collaborates with college faculty and staff to facilitate student success, retention, and persistence
Performs related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in counseling, education, or a related field, from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher education recognized by the US Department of Education
Three years' higher education system experience preferred, including experience in assessment, academic advising, recruitment and career interest assessment/advising
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, databases, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Banner and DegreeWorks
Knowledge of academic and/or career advising techniques and case management support
Knowledge of diagnostic tests used to assess preparation for college study
Knowledge of the proper operation of and the ability to use personal computers and standard office equipment
Skill in evaluating a student's academic interests and desires to formulate a plan designed to assist the student in achievement of specified goals
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students and the public
Ability to read and interpret policies related to academic programs and student requirements for participation in various programs
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate control. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reports To: Director of Advising & Career Services
Cochise College is committed to providing a as part of total compensation for our benefit eligible employees.