Academic Advisor, WMC

Academic Advisor, WMC

Salary

$51,438.00 - $60,697.00 Annually

Location

White Mountain Campus (Show Low, AZ)

Job Type

Full-Time (Not Admin and Not Faculty)

Department

STUDENT SERVICES

Division

COUNSELING/ADVISING

Opening Date

09/08/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Academic Advisor serves as a comprehensive resource for both traditional and early college students. This role provides academic advising, registration support, and post-secondary planning for students across multiple locations, including high schools and NPC locations. The advisor will build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and high school personnel to promote college readiness, degree completion, and successful transfer opportunities. Strong attention to detail is required.

This position requires a visible presence at assigned high schools and college campuses, as well as coordination of advising and registration processes. The advisor will also support college outreach events such as FAFSA nights, student workshops, and college fairs.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide academic advising on course selection, registration, scholarships, financial aid, graduation requirements, career goals, and accommodations.

2. Establish regular presence at assigned high schools to support early college students and build rapport with school staff.

3. Assist homeschooled and other non-traditional early college students.

4. Assist students with applying to NPC, transfer planning, and post-secondary transitions.

5. Coordinate registration processes with Records & Registration and high school partners (e.g., NAVIT, TALON, and Dual Enrollment).

6. Serve as program specialist for assigned academic departments and student groups.

7. Coordinate and administer placement testing.

8. Support graduation ceremonies and certificate completion events.

9. Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance educational programming.

10. Assist with advising departmental planning, events, and meetings.

11. Serve on NPC departmental and college committees as assigned.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

13. Attending events on nights and weekends may occasionally be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the

incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the

essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Standard Competencies:

COMPETENCIES

DESCRIPTION

PROFICIENCY

Technology

Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office Products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Adobe Products (Docu- Sign/E-Sign), Google Applications (Drive), Slack, Zoom, WebEx, and various other Microsoft 365 programs.

Intermediate

Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and the general public. Excellent intrapersonal skills.

Advanced

Diversity &

Multi-Culturalism

Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Advanced

Flexibility & Adaptability

Ability to adapt to the demands of any given day/time.

Advanced

Self-Awareness

Ability to reflect on self-performance and growth

opportunities.

Advanced

Continual Improvement

Ability to seek opportunities for professional growth.

Intermediate

Action Oriented

Ability to make decisions and take action.

Basic

Confidentiality

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Advanced

Physical

Ability to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hearing or listening in the normal range (corrected), and speaking and giving directions.

Basic

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree

2. Two years of related experience.

• Notary commission required once in the position.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree

2. Knowledge of academic programs, financial assistance/academic eligibility, policies and

procedures, and recruiting practices.

BENEFITS:

Based on College Procedure employees may be eligible for up to:

• Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4 Personal Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• 5 Days of Spring Break Leave
• 10-20 Days of Annual Leave (depending on service length)
• 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

BENEFITS:

Based on College Procedure employees may be eligible for up to:

• Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4 Personal Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• 5 Days of Spring Break Leave
• 10-20 Days of Annual Leave (depending on service length)
• 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for this employer?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example: H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visa sponsorship) to work In the United States for this employer?

• Yes
• No

03

WIII you reside in Arizona or New Mexico at the time of employment, if offered the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have an bachelors degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have two years of related experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have knowledge of academic programs, financial assistance/academic eligibility, policies and procedures, and recruiting practices?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have an masters degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Northland Pioneer College (AZ)

Address 2251 E Navajo Blvd

Holbrook, Arizona, 86025

Phone 928-524-7470

Website www.npc.edu