Job no: 495094
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: New Orleans, LA
Categories: Advising and Retention, Academic Affairs
College: DCC
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: Advising and Retention
Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

PASSING PRE-EMPLOYMENT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREEN IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. DCC IS A STATE AS A MODEL EMPLOYER (SAME) AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Advertised: 31 Jul 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Aug 2025 Central Daylight Time

Provide individualized academic and career advising to students regarding course selection, degree planning, registration, and academic progress.
Assist students in developing realistic academic goals and educational plans aligned with their career interests.
Monitor student academic performance and provide early intervention for students needing additional support.
Advise students on institutional policies, catalog requirements, academic standing, and transfer or graduation requirements.
Provide students with semester plans and assist with goal setting.
Document advising sessions and refer students to other supportive services on and off campus.
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or 8-10 years of work related experience
Required Experience: 1 year of experience in Higher Education
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A
Required Licenses or Certifications: N/A
Preferred Education: Master’s degree
Preferred Experience: Excellent oral and written communication skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft office suite)
Experience with diverse student populations
Ability to multi-task and work in teams; highly organized
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.