Assistant Professor Academic Advising and Transfer ...

Assistant Professor Academic Advising and Transfer Center, Tenure Track (2 positions available)Department: Acad. Advising & Transfer Ctr.Location: Grand Rapids, MIAcademic 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.They will work in close partnership with AATC team members to identify needs and deliver coordinated, holistic support, resources, and programming to all students. This may include-but is not limited to- orkshops, new student orientation, and career exploration activities. This advising role incorporates the skills of student advocacy, holistic advising and documentation. This position may support a student caseload at GRCC main campus, Lakeshore campus, Tassel MTEC and/or high school partner locations.Requisition ID: 1067Position Number: 00001117Employee Group: Faculty AssociationSchedule: 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/yearCompensation: Consistent with to: Associate Dean, Advising & Student SupportPosting Opens: 01/22/2026Posting Closes: 02/21/2026ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu2022 Provide proactive, personalized, and strategic academic and career advising for students regarding academic and workforces programs, degree and transfer requirements, and successful entry into a career field.u2022 Provide advising case management for assigned students that includes individualized academic planning, identification of potential obstacles and opportunities, and student development of decision-making skills that promote continued academic progress and success.u2022 Assist students to learn and apply skills that will help them to gather, organize, and use relevant information necessary to inform their educational, career, and personal development.u2022 Maintain clear and concise notes to document history of academic advice and engagement provided to individual students.u2022 Use campus technology and data systems to develop, implement, and evaluate outreach, identify gaps in retention and completion outcomes, and support initiatives that improve student success outcomes.u2022 Participate and contribute to the assessment of student learning outcomes and departmental effectiveness.u2022 Refer students to offices, services, and resources within the college and community as needed.u2022 Maintain knowledge of credit and non-credit programs offered at GRCC, potential career paths, graduation requirements, transfer program requirements, and related information to be able to appropriately advise students.u2022 Maintain expertise in the advising field.u2022 Support the development

Created: 2026-01-26