Coordinator: Student Affairs Trainer

The Student Affairs Training Coordinator serves as the lead to provide training for Student Affairs staff by developing, coordinating, collaborating, and implementing district-wide workshops and training sessions, and re-establishing the Pima Community College advising training model, based on the National Academic Advising Association Core Values and Advisor Competencies. This position also provides academic advising by maintaining a student caseload for Liberal Arts students; researches, collects, updates and interprets information; prepares and submits reports; and assists the Student Affairs leadership team in planning and program development

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

• Acts as the primary Student Affairs trainer for academic advising and enrollment services training for Student Affairs staff by developing, coordinating, collaborating, and implementing district-wide workshops and training sessions
• Manages a Liberal Arts student caseload, providing academic advising to include four-year transfer information and course selection; and provides information about certificates, degrees and College services, as well as develops student educational plans
• Provides training in person, live virtually using technology such as Zoom and Google, and asynchronously using a LMS platform such as D2L
• Serves Student Affairs Leadership team to support Student Services Center operations
• Participates in College and community committees, workshops, meetings, training sessions, taskforces, and conferences
• Provides technical information and interpretation of College policies, practices, and procedures; information on best practices and trends in student development theory; and Federal and state laws and regulations to students, staff, faculty, administration, and the general public
• Analyzes confidential student information; identifies issues and discrepancies; and formulates recommendations for appropriate action based on findings
• Collects and analyzes information and statistics relating to student services; summarizes findings; prepares reports; and makes recommendations
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field of study and
• One to three years of related experience in academic student services

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Student Development or a closely related field of study
• Three to five years of related advisory experience in academic services or counseling

• Knowledge of advising and counseling practices as well as college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in public speaking
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships