DATE CLOSURE: Open Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months Full-Time FLSA Exempt
SALARY: In accordance with governing board policies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: CEO
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Tutors
WORKING HOURS: In accordance with governing board policies.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES: In accordance with governing board policies.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision of the CEO, the Academic Advisor Technician provides advising to students regarding general academic issues and policies. The Academic Advisor Technician will help students choose education and career goals that are in line with their abilities and interests and assist students to decide on educational and career paths. The Academic Advisor Technician will serve as a liaison to parent(s) and/or guardian(s), high school staff and learning assistants regarding student’s academic success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must have verifiable work experience of at least one year in academic tutoring or advising. Education experience may be substituted.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours.
- Must possess effective communication skills in a residential academic setting.
- Must be knowledgeable of academic skills; i.e., study skills, time management skills, and organizational skills.
- Must possess a functional knowledge of school credit guidelines.
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Valid Arizona driver’s license.
- Current Arizona and Navajo Nation motor vehicle driving record on file
- Must pass criminal background checks by state, federal and Navajo Nation
- As a minimum qualification, applicant's background checks must demonstrate successful, positive, multi-year employment and performance of duties at each of applicant's last 3 employment positions.
- Must be knowledgeable and familiar with Navajo language, culture and people.
- Has the ability to establish a positive rapport with students, parents, high school teachers and/or counselor and college representatives.
- Shows empathy for struggling students.
All Applicants Must Submit:
- A completed & notarized Flagstaff Bordertown Dormitory, Inc. application.
- Current Résumé.
- A letter of interest
- Three letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts / degree(s) (Official transcripts required upon hire)
- Certificate of Indian Blood (Navajo/Indian preference)
- Copy of current First Aid/CPR Certification. If unavailable, you must obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Copy of Driver's License (front & back)
- Federal, State, and Navajo Nation background checks at applicant's own expense.
Your application will remain in our active file with the Human Resource Office for a period of six (6) months. If you wish to remain active beyond that time, you must notify FBD in writing. FLAGSTAFF BORDERTOWN DORMITORY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/NAVAJO/INDIAN/VETERAN PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Navajo Preference: Preferential consideration for employment will be giver to person of documented Navajo, American Indian or Alaskan Native Tribal membership who meets the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 100-297 and Navajo Preference Employment Act (NPEA). Employment with FBD is contingent upon receiving a favorable background investigation. For more information, contact Pearl Claus, HR at pclaus@kinlanidorm.org or stop by at 901 N. Kinlani Road, Flagstaff, Arizona. Incomplete and faxed applications will not be accepted. Please hand deliver or mail via U.S.P.S. Positions open until filled. * NO HOUSING AVAILABLE
