Academic Advisor/ Assistant Professor Occupational Support Programs/promise Zone, Tenure Track (2 Open Positions)

Academic Advisor/Assistant Professor Occupational Support Programs/Promise Zone, Tenure Track

Academic Advisors serve a vital role in supporting the academic success and holistic development of our diverse student population. They work closely with students to provide guidance, support, and resources to help them navigate their educational journey effectively. A primary focus for this position is to empower students to make informed decisions and set academic and career goals. In addition, Academic Advisors develop personalized academic plans, course recommendations, as well as interventions and resources that lead to successful academic program completion. At Grand Rapids Community College, academic advising is provided throughout the student lifecycle and across various student support programs. Based on location and/or department assignment, advisors will serve a caseload of students in the clarification of their academic and career goals and the development of a personalized academic plan. In addition, Academic Advisors will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic program advising plans and transfer resources. Academic Advisors will also provide additional services that promote student belonging, engagement, and academic success.

The Grand Rapids Promise Zone is a place-based scholarship program that provides qualifying high school students with access to attend Grand Rapids Community College for free, and pursue the academic, job-training or certificate program of their choice with support throughout their post-secondary journey. The Grand Rapids Promise Zone represents the first city-wide partnership between public, public charter, and private schools in Grand Rapids' history. Promise Zone Academic Advisors will support students throughout their academic journey, including their transition from high school to college, with an emphasis on successful completion of their first year of college.

Our Promise Zone Academic Advisors will provide targeted, relevant, support to Promise Zone students through their caseload assignment. They will work in close partnership with Promise Zone team members to identify needs and deliver coordinated, holistic support, resources, and programming to Promise Zone students in high schools, as well as those attending GRCC. This may include-but is not limited to-workshops, new student orientation, and career exploration activities.