Academic Advisor, Math and Science

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Academic Advisor reports to the Dean of Science and Mathematics and is responsible for general academic advising for prospective and currently enrolled students, continuing advising for current students, transfer advising for those continuing their education after NWACC, and advising for special populations of students identified as needing proactive success programming. Position will participate in integrated, cross-trained team approach to promote student success.

Essential Duties:

• Student Advising: Meet with students in person, by phone, or email to assist with course selection, transfers, financial aid appeals, program/degree info, and science/math prerequisites and placement.
• Collaboration and Events: Work with Enrollment Services and advisors; participate in open houses, senior days, group registrations, and provide accurate science/math course information and placement support.
• Special Registration: Review and process registration override requests for prerequisites, late registration, course capacity, and repeats; maintain records and coordinate with faculty and chairs.
• Course Repeats Management: Track course repeats, complete required documentation, submit forms to Student Records, and compile override data for reporting and policy adherence.
• Course Substitutions & Transfer Credits: Assess and submit course substitution requests; manage records; coordinate with faculty and the transfer coordinator for accurate credit evaluations.
• Degree & Program Review: Evaluate and update degree plans; collaborate with Student Records and IT on degree audit systems; assist with development of new degree and certificate plans.
• Continuous Knowledge Updates: Stay current on placement charts, prerequisite changes, and course updates to ensure accurate advising and registration processes.

Rate of Pay $41,107 annualized *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.

Completed applications received by 8/16/2025 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2 years related experience and/or training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title VII, Title IX, ADA and other applicable laws pertaining to employment and education.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to participate as a team member.
• Ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations, and ability to adjust to change.
• Ability to handle confidential material judiciously; understanding of education programs and tools related to community colleges.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to prioritize work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and technology skills are necessary.
• Understanding of college’s Human Resources, and Student Services processes in addition to Academics.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related college software (including Workday and Canvas) and email is required.
• Evidence of performance excellence in multiple areas in previous positions.
• Experience with facilitation of group planning efforts and facilitation strategies are desirable.
• An understanding of institutional and disciplinary accreditation standards is preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
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