Job location: Commerce TAMUC
Job Title
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-08-03
Req: R-010072
Agency
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Department
Dean Education
Proposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
Job Description
APPLICANT: Before you apply please have all documents available to upload during the application process. See Instructions below.
SUMMARY:
The Academic Advisor II, under general supervision, advises undergraduate students concerning their career goals and academic requirements; provides information on and refers students to University resources that can assist in meeting their needs or solving problems; may supervise projects.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides academic advice and guidance to students on degree programs, academic schedules, course schedules, and course planning and provides input on probationary status decisions. Assists students with adds/drops, withdrawals, and changes of curriculum. Reviews academic records and test scores on file for proper course recommendations.
- Monitors student progress and degree requirements. Verifies completion of degree requirements.
- Refers enrolled undergraduate students to resources pertaining to college admissions, re-admission, professional concerns, housing, student financial aid, student services, academic preparation, time management skills, handling test anxiety, and study skills.
- Responds to inquiries from students.Serves as a liaison between Colleges and other University offices regarding admissions, registration, degree audits, advising, and counseling.
- Meets with freshman and transfer students during orientation.Directs students who need assistance to correct departments for financial aid, and billing. Assists with group tours.Creates and gives presentations about the University to visiting groups.
- Provides prospective students with University information regarding college admissions, application and admissions processes, available undergraduate programs, departmental and faculty contact information, State and University program requirements, and other available resources (i.e., health/wellness, academic support, academic dishonesty, and student organizations).
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with Academic Deans, faculty/staff, and University departments within the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) involved in Academic Advising. Provides leadership for faculty advisors on academic advising-related activities. Develops and presents training materials and programs on proactive/intrusive academic advising for assigned Colleges and academic departments.
- Participates in System, College, and department events, activities, and programs (i.e., orientation, career fairs, workshops, diversity trainings, seminars, symposiums, conferences, etc.). Assists with coordination of special on-campus initiatives.
- Maintains records of student contacts. Prepares various academic and advising reports.
- Serves as an advisory role in the development and revision of curriculum and degree plans. Serves on various University and/or Departmental committees. Provides leadership for development of new programs. Reviews and provides input on scholarship applications.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters preferred. Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two years of related experience in college advising and recruiting. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to upload documents. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- At least 3 references and their full contact information, and
- Transcripts if a degree is required.
Applications received by Texas A&M University-Commerce must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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